Scheduling Outpatient Rehabilitation

1. Obtain a prescription from your physician.

   This is mandated by law in Indiana.
   
   The prescription should include:
   
   • The name of the person who is to receive therapy
   • The diagnosis
   • The physician's instructions (for example: "evaluate and treat")
   • The physician's signature and date (Stamps are not acceptable.)
   
   Some procedures need to be specifically designated on the prescription, such as those that involve durable medical goods and administering medications. Your physician may know more about these or can call.
    

2. Contact the facility

   Call the St.Vincent Outpatient Therapy facility you would like to attend. Find a facility near you. You can schedule your first therapy appointment. This includes an evaluation of your condition, an initial treatment, as well as registration. The first appointment typically takes one hour and 15 minutes.
   

3. Insurance coverage

   Contact your insurance company concerning pre-certification, if needed.
    

4. Clothing

   Come to your first therapy appointment wearing comfortable, appropriate clothing. For example, if we are going to look at your knees, bring or wear shorts.
    

5. Location of prescription

   Make sure your prescription is at our office for your first appointment. It can be faxed from the physician, mailed, or hand-carried by you, but must be there for a therapist to see you.
    

6. What to bring.

   Bring your insurance card, any precertification information that you received, and a photo ID. Also, we will be asking for your home and work information, your spouse's information, and /or a next-of-kin or emergency contact person information.
    

7. Questions.

   Please call with any questions. We will be happy to help you attend therapy as easily as possible.
    

8. Secondary Appointments.

   After your first appointment, we will schedule following appointments as needed.