Refer Your Patients to Quincy PT

Quincy Physical Therapy works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, case managers, and other healthcare providers to help patients recover from pain, injury, surgery, dizziness, balance problems, and functional limitations.

Our goal is to make the referral process simple, communicate clearly, and provide high-quality one-on-one care that helps your patients return to work, daily activity, exercise, and the things they value most.

To refer a patient, please fax the referral, prescription, or relevant clinical notes to:

Fax: (857) 453-8828
Phone: (617) 481-2000

Quincy Physical Therapy
300 Congress St, Suite 316
Quincy, MA 02169

Why Refer to Quincy Physical Therapy?

At Quincy PT, patients receive individualized care from a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. We are not a high-volume clinic, and patients are not passed off to aides or techs. Each plan of care is built around the patient’s diagnosis, irritability, goals, functional limitations, and long-term recovery needs.

Providers refer to Quincy PT because we offer:

  • One-on-one physical therapy care
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy-led evaluations and treatment
  • Evidence-based orthopedic, spine, vestibular, and post-operative rehabilitation
  • Clear communication with referring providers
  • Strength-based rehabilitation focused on long-term outcomes
  • Practical return-to-work, return-to-sport, and return-to-activity planning
  • A patient-centered approach that emphasizes education, confidence, and independence

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Quincy Physical Therapy treats a wide range of musculoskeletal, post-surgical, vestibular, balance, and work-related conditions.

Common referral reasons include:

What Your Patients Can Expect

When a patient is referred to Quincy Physical Therapy, they can expect a thorough evaluation, clear explanation of their condition, and a treatment plan that is specific to their goals.

The first visit typically includes:

  • Review of symptoms, medical history, imaging, surgical history, and referral notes when available
  • Assessment of mobility, strength, balance, movement tolerance, gait, or sport/work demands as appropriate
  • Education on the likely contributors to symptoms
  • A personalized plan of care
  • A home exercise program when appropriate
  • Clear guidance on activity modification, progression, and safe return to function

Treatment may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, vestibular rehabilitation, balance training, dry needling when appropriate, strength training, and functional retraining based on the patient’s presentation.

Referral Information to Include

To help us begin care efficiently, please include any relevant information with the referral when available:

  • Patient name and date of birth
  • Diagnosis or reason for referral
  • Surgical precautions or post-operative protocol, if applicable
  • Relevant imaging or visit notes
  • Weight-bearing restrictions, range-of-motion restrictions, or activity precautions
  • Insurance information, if available
  • Workers’ compensation claim information, if applicable
  • Provider contact information for follow-up communication

Referrals, prescriptions, and notes can be faxed to:

Fax: (857) 453-8828

Communication With Referring Providers

We understand that clear communication matters. Our team can provide updates on patient progress, functional limitations, response to treatment, barriers to recovery, and readiness to return to work, sport, or activity.

When appropriate, we can send documentation such as:

  • Initial evaluation summaries
  • Progress notes
  • Updated functional status
  • Work status or activity tolerance information
  • Discharge summaries
  • Recommendations for continued care or follow-up

Our goal is to support your clinical decision-making while helping the patient move safely and confidently through the recovery process.

Insurance and Referral Requirements

Many patients in Massachusetts can begin physical therapy without a physician referral; however, some insurance plans still require a referral, prescription, or authorization for coverage.

If a patient is unsure whether they need a referral, our team can help verify their benefits and explain what is needed before starting care.

For patients with post-operative precautions, workers’ compensation claims, or plan-specific referral requirements, sending documentation ahead of the first visit helps prevent delays in care.

How to Refer a Patient

Referring a patient to Quincy Physical Therapy is simple.

Option 1: Fax the Referral

Please fax the referral, prescription, or clinical notes to:

Fax: (857) 453-8828

Option 2: Have the Patient Call Us

Patients can call our office directly to schedule:

Phone: (617) 481-2000

Option 3: Send the Patient to Our Contact Page

Patients can also reach out through our website contact page to request an appointment or ask questions about getting started.

 

Convenient Physical Therapy in Quincy, MA

Quincy Physical Therapy is located at:

300 Congress St, Suite 316
Quincy, MA 02169

We serve patients from Quincy, Braintree, Milton, Weymouth, Dorchester, Hingham, Randolph, and surrounding South Shore communities.

Frequently Asked Questions for Referring Providers

Do patients need a referral to start physical therapy?

Many patients can begin physical therapy without a referral in Massachusetts, but some insurance plans still require one for coverage. If a referral is required, our team will help the patient understand what is needed.

Can you treat post-operative patients?

Yes. We treat a variety of post-operative orthopedic conditions. Please send any surgical protocols, precautions, or restrictions with the referral when available.

Do you treat vestibular and balance conditions?

Yes. Quincy Physical Therapy treats vertigo, dizziness, vestibular dysfunction, balance deficits, and concussion-related dizziness.

Do you accept workers’ compensation cases?

Yes. We treat workers’ compensation injuries. Sending the claim number, adjuster information, employer information, and any work restrictions helps us start care more efficiently.

Will you communicate progress back to the referring provider?

Yes. We can provide evaluation summaries, progress updates, discharge summaries, and relevant functional status information when appropriate.

What is the best way to send a referral?

The best way to send a referral is by fax:

Fax: (857) 453-8828

Patients may also call the office directly at:

Phone: (617) 481-2000

Refer a Patient to Quincy Physical Therapy

If you are a physician or healthcare provider looking to refer a patient for physical therapy in Quincy, MA, we would be happy to help.

Fax referrals to:
(857) 453-8828

Questions? Call:
(617) 481-2000

Quincy Physical Therapy
300 Congress St, Suite 316
Quincy, MA 02169