For Patients

Why Great Falls PT?

Our mission is to be a trusted community physical therapy practice for Great Falls and surrounding communities that provides one-on-one, individualized, evidence-based treatment for all ages and pathologies. With two locations in Great Falls at The Village Centre and at Colvin Run (within Great Falls Movement Center), we offer patients easy access and a first-rate facility with Doctors of Physical Therapy who meet the highest standards of education, training and experience in their fields. Our objective is to provide an effective and holistic approach to care that is both restorative and preventative. GFPT is PT owned and operated, we believe this helps us serve our patients needs best! GFPT does not utilize aides or assistants and you will always work directly with your PT. Your PT will examine your entire body to best assess what is causing your injury to get you better since every injury and patient is different. We believe in compassionate and patient-centered care for all of our clients.
Our ApproachTraditional In-network
We focus on the individual. Not every injury occurs for the same reasons! PT and company’s focus is on billed charges
PT determines treatment plan based on best current practice and evidence Insurance company decides what treatment is allowed and covered
1 patient per therapist per hour Up to 3 patients per therapist per hour
Individual appointments in private room Share a large room with all patients
One clinical hour of treatment with the PT 20 Minutes with PT; rest of session with aide or assistant
Available by email/phone for questions between sessions Provider answers questions only during your scheduled session

Locations

Great Falls Village Centre: This office is dedicated to hand therapy, balance and gait training, long term and healthy aging care, pediatric care, and neurologic physical therapy.

Colvin Run (within Great Falls Movement Center): Dedicated to orthopedic manual therapy, recovery and sport performance care. This location also offers advanced recovery technologies through GFMC including infrared sauna and FDA approved redlight therapy.

Why is GFPT Out of Network?

GFPT strives to provide the best care to all patients. Because GFPT is out-of-network, we are able to tailor our appointments and take the extra time to make sure you get the care you need. This allows our patients to get better more efficiently than a traditional factory PT setting and minimizes long term costs.

Insurance

GFPT is out of network with all insurance companies including Medicare. Your payment is due at time of service. For your convenience, we verify your insurance coverage and provide you with an estimate of your out-of- pocket costs before your initial evaluation. We also bill and submit to your claim to your insurance company on your behalf. After meeting your deductible, your insurance company will send your reimbursement to you directly. We are able to use health savings accounts for payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need a Doctor’s Referral?

Virginia is a Direct Access State. This allows for most patients to directly access a physical therapist without a physician referral. For more information about Direct Access, please visit the American Physical Therapy Association website. *Medicare patients require MD referral for PT.

How Do I Know if PT Can Help Me?

We are happy to schedule an evaluation to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for PT services. If your diagnosis is out of our scope, we will work with you to determine an appropriate referral. If you have any questions please call 703-349-1030 or email info@greatfallspt.com to determine if you would benefit from an evaluation.

Do You Take Insurance?

GFPT is an out-of-network provider. We still can work with most insurance companies as an non-participating provider.

Prior to scheduling your first evaluation we will contact your insurance company to verify your benefits and provide you an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs. Your payment is due when services are provided.

What Does Out-of-Network Mean?

This means that GFPT has not contracted with your insurance company for reimbursement at a negotiated rate. We can give you one-on-one time and attention to reach your health goals, unlike conventional in-network practices.

What Should I Wear?

Please arrive with comfortable clothing that you are able to move in.

How Early Do I Need to Arrive?

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your initial evaluation if you still need to complete paperwork. *Please feel free to utilize our outdoor covered porch on the Village Center Green while you wait.

When might a child need pediatric physical therapy?

A child may benefit from physical therapy evaluation and/or continued care with the following conditions:

  • Delays with gross motor milestones
  • Generalized weakness
  • If your child is having difficulty maintaining same level of activity as his/her peers
  • Difficulty with any gross motor movements such as walking, jumping, running
  • Frequent falling episodes or balance concerns
  • Tight or stiff muscles
  • Pain
  • Poor endurance, fatiguing easily