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Gift for Physical Therapist

joann1218 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:44:24 GMT

Friday will be my last day at physical therapy. I've been going for 8 weeks. Would you get the physical therapist a gift for the last day. It's also the Christmas season so dont know if I should get a gift or just say thank you for all your help and leave it at that. Thanks for your opinion.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

Venezia — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:47:52 GMT

I wouldn't get a gift for a medical professional, but that's just me. It wouldn't even occur to me.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

Sooner — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:48:20 GMT

Just a thank you holiday card; or a thank you card and a gift card. Even a small one would be fine.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

lolakimono — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:48:57 GMT

@joann1218

I would write a letter/note and send a copy to the PT's supervisor. In the note I would say a sincere thank you for regaining mobility (or whatever you went there for) and if they have a website, leave a positive review with a shout out for the PT with whom you worked.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

ShowMe — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:49:05 GMT

@joann1218 wrote:
Friday will be my last day at physical therapy. I've been going for 8 weeks. Would you get the physical therapist a gift for the last day. It's also the Christmas season so dont know if I should get a gift or just say thank you for all your help and leave it at that. Thanks for your opinion.

@joann1218......that's something I think you need to make a decision on. But you could get her a gift card to a local bakery......she might like to get a stolen for breakfast......or some cookies.....whatever.....

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

StephfromIdaho — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:50:02 GMT

As a healthcare provider, little gifts of appreciation are always welcomed. Doesn’t have to be fancy, plant, gift certificate to restaurant, fresh baked cookies. That’s very thoughtful of you!

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

sidsmom — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:52:05 GMT

There’s no straight answer.

Gift People will say ‘yes’.

Non-Gift People will say ‘no’.

Sometimes a business transaction is just that...

a business transaction...no more; no less.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

LUVNLIFE — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:51:50 GMT

I think if you gave her a holiday card with a appreciative message would be nice. If you felt like you developed a closeness than maybe a $10 gift card to a near by lunch place also.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

GCR18 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 23:55:55 GMT

I'm thinking the same. I wouldn't give a gift. If you feel you want to, nothing wrong with that. A card with a note and a gift card for the local coffee shop.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

tucsongal — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:07:00 GMT

If you decide to do something, please make it goodies or something for the whole clinic. It’s very uncomfortable to be in the position of refusing a gift from a patient, and monetary gifts such as a gift card most likely will have to be turned down. A personal note or positive review to a supervisor will be most welcomed I’m sure.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

CLHS68 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:07:33 GMT

I baked brownies for them.

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CinNC — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:07:43 GMT

I didn't - but I didn't know it was going to be my last day until I got to the appointment.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

bowlicious — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:09:20 GMT

The first time I had PT I gave my physical therapist a recipe for Swedish Glog and 2 glog cups. LOL We had talked about it and I thought that would be fun.(she was Swedish too).The second PT I gave him a bag of candy corn and a thank you card. It was fall and he always used to say "Pain is Candy" so I thought he had it coming..lol.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

chrystaltree — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:14:13 GMT

I would never think of doing such a thing. He's a medical professional who only did his job. Giving him a gift would only make him feel uncomfortable and he can't accept a gift f value anyway. Give him a Christmas card and wish him a Merry if you want to do something.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

ALRATIBA — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:16:04 GMT

I've been in PT three times - no gifts but did give rave reviews on the evaluations.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

ValuSkr — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:17:23 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
There’s no straight answer.
Gift People will say ‘yes’.
Non-Gift People will say ‘no’.

@sidsmom I think you're right. I'm a non-gift person.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

ahoymate — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:20:16 GMT

Sure, as one of the long posts on this forum stated, homemade goods are just thrown away.

In today's complex world, I'd skip homemade goodies. I also wouldn't give a gift or gift card or a $10. A card with thanks is always appreciated.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

ahoymate — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:22:25 GMT

I'm in PT now and not happy with my therapist. He gets nothing from me!!!!

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

Karie2022 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:27:30 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
There’s no straight answer.
Gift People will say ‘yes’.
Non-Gift People will say ‘no’.

@sidsmom I think you're right. I'm a non-gift person.

I am also a non-gift person, it wouldn’t even dawn on me to get a gift for many people that are mentioned here and there.

Re: Gift for Physical Therapist

chrystaltree — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:27:42 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I've been in PT three times - no gifts but did give rave reviews on the evaluations.

Yes! I should have thought about that after all the PT I had in 2018. A rave review would be the best gift to give.