Gift for Physical Therapist

joann1218 · ‎03-10-2010

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.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

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

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

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

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

@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.

ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

@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.....

StephaniM · ‎03-03-2016

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!

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

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.

LUVNLIFE · ‎08-31-2015

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.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

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.

tucsongal · ‎03-10-2010

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.