FAQ: Obtaining Physical Therapy

Obtaining Physical Therapy in Oahu, Hawaii

The state of Hawai`i currently requires a Physician referral to begin Physical Therapy. You have a choice as to which Physical Therapy tice you would like to attend, provided your insurance company is participating. At Elam Sports O`ahu™ we attempt to make the referral process as simple as possible and therefore require minimal paperwork from you, if any at all! Here’s the referral process, by the numbers:

  1. Patient and Physician decide Physical Therapy is warranted
  2. Physician writes a prescription for Physical Therapy
  3. Physician gives the prescription to the patient
  4. Patient calls Elam Sports O`ahu™ Administrative Office at 674-9595 asking for Physical Therapy services
  5. Physician faxes prescription to Elam Sports O`ahu™ Administrative Office at 674-9696
  6. Our New Patient Representative contacts the patient to obtain information to begin Physical Therapy services
  7. Insurance coverage is verified
  8. The assigned Physical Therapist or Clinic Receptionist contacts the patient to schedule an Initial Evaluation

…and Physical Therapy begins!

Communicating With Your Doctor

Initial Evaluation: Your first visit with the therapist is to conduct an initial evaluation. Our Administrative TEAM will then fax it to your referring Physician for their review.

Progress Notes: Your progress is documented at each visit you have with your Physical Therapist. These notes are also available to your referring Physician.

Reevaluation: Usually, reevaluations are done prior to an upcoming follow-up visit with your Physician. Your Therapist may print out a copy and ask you to hand-deliver it to your doctor. Otherwise, it will be faxed to your referring Physician before your visit so he/she will know how things are going.

There are a few insurances, case workers or adjustors who also require some or all of the above listed documentation. Our Administrative TEAM insures that all parties receive the necessary documents.