Episode 31

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25th Jul 2023

Ep 31: Direct Access in OT: Do I Need a Physician's Prescription?

Direct Access in OT: Do I Need a Physician's Prescription?

Another question I often get asked is whether or not occupational therapists need a physician’s referral in order to see a patient. This question primarily comes up in private practice or outpatient settings where the patient can ask for occupational therapy services. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about direct access in occupational therapy!


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In this episode, I cover:

  • The two questions we must consider when discussing whether or not you need a physician's prescription in order to see a patient 
  • Where you can find information on your State Practice Act and why, even if you find information for your state you may still be confused. 
  • Walking you through some scenarios to help you better understand and navigate direct access. 
  • What you need to know when it comes to direct access for Medicare patients.


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About the Podcast

The Amplify OT Podcast
Empowering Occupational Therapy Practitioners to Lead Change in Healthcare
The Amplify OT Podcast is your go-to show for making sense of healthcare policy, advocacy, and reimbursement in occupational therapy. Hosted by Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid—this podcast breaks down complex systems so you can navigate them with confidence.

No matter where you are in your occupational therapy journey—student, new grad, educator, or experienced clinician—you belong here as an important part of our OT Amplifier community. Each episode is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to understand how policy impacts your practice, your patients, and the future of the profession.

The work you do matters. Your voice matters. And advocacy isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. So let’s get started—because change starts here.

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Clarice Grote

Clarice Grorte is an occupational therapist and lived the transformation from guessing to confident by learning to understand policy.

She's the creator of The Amplify OT Podcast, Mastering OT Policy & Medicare™, and the Amplify OT Membership™.

She is passionate about spreading the word on the value of occupational therapy and proving to OTs and OTAs that they already have the skills the need to be amazing OT advocates