Making an appointment

Step 1:
Have a Referral

How do I get a referral?

  • In Pennsylvania, patients must have a referral to receive OT services.
    Your referral can come from any of the following providers:

    • Nurse Practitioners (NP)

    • Physician Assistants (PA-C)

    • Physicians (MD or DO)

    • Podiatrists (DPM)

    • Optometrists (OD)

  • Referrals should be faxed to 412-838-2400, or emailed to referrals@empoweredselfot.com

  • Unsure what to say to your doctor? Click HERE for a downloadable PDF of information for your provider.

Step 2:
Complete the form below:

Note about insurance

Empowered Self Occupational Therapy is in-network with most commercial insurances, as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Prior to your evaluation, we will provide information regarding any expected out-of-pocket expenses for your visits.

What you can expect

Initial Evaluation

During your first appointment (your evaluation), we will discuss:

  • The background of your condition and related medical information

  • Your primary concerns related to living with your condition(s)

  • Past/other treatment approaches you have tried

  • The frequency, intensity, and variation in your symptoms

  • Your goals for participating in occupational therapy

Follow-up Appointments

Your return visits will focus on:

  • Education related to your condition(s) from a functional perspective

  • Practical strategies and skills that help you participate in the activities you care about most

  • Developing skills to better manage your condition(s)

  • Having support to find the best methods to increase your ability to participate in daily life

Insurance and Pricing

Medicare Patients

Empowered Self Occupational Therapy is an in-network provider for Medicare beneficiaries. If you are covered by Medicare, your therapy services will be billed directly to Medicare. You are responsible for any applicable co-payments, co-insurance, or deductibles as determined by your plan.

Non-Medicare Patients (Private Pay and Sliding Scale)

For patients who are not covered by Medicare or prefer not to use their insurance, we offer private pay options. After your visit, you will receive an itemized bill, which you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if applicable.

Payment is due at the time of service unless otherwise agreed upon. Additionally, if you need assistance with paying for services, we offer a sliding scale based on income to make therapy more accessible.

Here’s how our sliding scale works:

  • Full Rate (Private Pay):

    • Evaluation: $100

    • Return Session: $75

  • Sliding Scale (Based on income):

    • Income $75,000/year and above:

      • Evaluation: $100 (Full rate)

      • Return Session: $75 (Full rate)

    • Income between $50,000 - $75,000/year:

      • Evaluation: $75

      • Return Session: $55

    • Income between $30,000 - $50,000/year:

      • Evaluation: $60

      • Return Session: $40

    • Income below $30,000/year:

      • Evaluation: $40

      • Return Session: $30

How to Qualify for the Sliding Scale:
Patients who wish to apply for the sliding scale rate will be asked to provide proof of income (e.g., recent pay stubs, tax returns, or other documentation) to determine eligibility. All financial information will be kept confidential and used only to determine the sliding scale rate.

We are committed to making therapy services affordable and accessible. If you have any questions about eligibility or how the sliding scale works, please feel free to reach out to us.