Physical Therapy

Refer a Patient

How to Refer a Patient

To inquire about the status of a referral, please call Clinical Intake Coordinators at 206-987-2080, option 1.

Appointment availability 

Updated August 2025 

We are accepting new referrals. A referral is required to receive physical therapy services in our clinics.

Please note that we are not able to accept community-generated pelvic floor physical therapy referrals at this time.

Referral requirements

Please submit a referral that is complete. This helps us schedule your patient’s appointment in a timely manner and ensure their first visit is smooth and productive.    

We may not schedule patients until a complete referral is received.

Please include:

  • Reason for referral: what is the clinical question for the specialist?
  • If the referral is urgent (see within 4 weeks) or routine (next available)
  • ICD-10 Diagnosis – required
  • Visit type:
    • New patient consult, transfer of care, second opinion, or return visit/ongoing care
  • ALL relevant clinical documents
    • Clinic notes
    • Medication history
    • Growth charts/curves 
    • Lab reports
    • Imaging and diagnostic reports
    • Previous specialty evaluations
  • Patient’s full name (legal name and chosen name, if different), DOB, sex, address, guardian contact information and insurance
  • Referring provider’s name, phone, fax and the referral coordinator’s email address so that we may contact you if additional information is needed
  • Preferred clinic location, if applicable
  • If an interpreter is needed
  • Any known barriers to performing a successful telehealth (video) visit with the family

Submit a referral

Learn more about managing your patients at Seattle Children’s, including viewing your patient’s records.