Use of Doctor to introduce self

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Hi Group,

The other day I had a PT call me soliciting as a employment placement company.

He introduced his self as Doctor so and so to my staff. I always take calls

from doctors so I did. Unfortunately this is a technique to get past the

screening of my front office.

So, I asked who he was and whom he worked for. I asked if he was a doctor and

the answer was yes. I then asked what type of doctor. His reply was " physical

therapy, so I don't need to explain my credentials. "

I couldn't believe it. Since when do we call ourselves doctors. We do not have

physician status and until then we aren't doctors. Until we have physician

status we are ancillary staff. That is how physicians are able to run POPTS.

What are your thoughts on this one? Thank you!

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Zerr,PT

Summit Physical Therapy

Tempe, Phoenix, Arizona

www.summitpt.com

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