Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

NAICS code 621340 covers establishments of independent health practitioners primarily engaged in providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology services. These rehabilitation services help patients recover function and independence.

Rehabilitation therapy services are essential to federal healthcare programs. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides extensive rehabilitation services to veterans, addressing service-connected disabilities, injuries, and age-related conditions. VA Polytrauma centers provide comprehensive rehabilitation for severe injuries.

Defense Health Agency provides rehabilitation services to active duty service members recovering from injuries and to military dependents. Wounded warrior programs and military treatment facilities require physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

Prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation is particularly important for VA, supporting veterans who have lost limbs or require assistive devices. Audiology services address hearing loss, a common condition among veterans and service members exposed to noise.

Indian Health Service and Federal Bureau of Prisons also contract for rehabilitation therapy services. Telerehabilitation has emerged as an option for some therapy services, expanding access to rural areas.

Small rehabilitation therapy practices compete effectively through set-asides and community care arrangements. Credentialing requires appropriate licensure (PT, OT, SLP, AuD), and specialization in relevant conditions (TBI, amputation, military-related injuries) is valuable.