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Physical Therapy VA community care providers

Quick answer: This page helps Veterans find physical therapy options connected to VA Community Care by city, state, VA hospital, clinician profile, and provider listing.

Last updated 2026-07-23. VA Community Care generally requires VA authorization before the Veteran schedules outside care.

How to find physical therapy through VA Community Care

  1. Ask the VA care team whether physical therapy is authorized through VA Community Care.
  2. Use this directory to compare relevant city, state, provider, and clinician pages.
  3. Verify referral authorization, appointment availability, and the provider's current participation before scheduling.

Physical Therapy options compared

OptionBest forNext step
Community-care provider listingFinding an outside provider after VA authorization.Open a provider profile and confirm availability.
VA clinician profileResearching VA-connected specialty care by hospital or location.Open a clinician or location page for source details.
City directory pageComparing care categories near a local VA market.Choose the closest city or state page.

Physical Therapy providers by city

Find physical therapy community-care options in frequently searched VA markets across the country.

Physical Therapy in Albuquerque, NM

Physical Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Physical Therapy in Austin, TX

Physical Therapy in Bakersfield, CA

Physical Therapy in Baltimore, MD

Physical Therapy in Boston, MA

Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL

Physical Therapy in Cleveland, OH

Physical Therapy in Columbus, OH

Physical Therapy in Dallas, TX

Physical Therapy in Denver, CO

Physical Therapy in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions about physical therapy and VA Community Care

Can physical therapy be authorized through VA Community Care?

Physical therapy may be authorized through VA Community Care when VA approves the service. Veterans should confirm the authorization before scheduling with an outside clinic.

Is physical therapy the same as PM&R?

No. Physical therapy is a rehabilitation service. PM&R is a physician specialty that may manage rehabilitation, function, and pain-adjacent care plans.

What should Veterans verify before a physical therapy appointment?

Veterans should verify the referral, authorized service, provider participation, office address, phone number, visit limits, and appointment availability.

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