u/Useful-Process9033

My friend wanted physical therapy and called like 20 places today. Many had 3-4 month wait which seemed crazy to me. She did manage to book an appointment for tomorrow after hours on the phone, but she also said she would’ve been happy to get on a “wait list” to get a text/ call in case any space opens up. But none of the places offer this as an option.

This makes sense to me from the patient’s perspective and would solve no show, but I wonder why this is not implemented on the provider’s side? Is there something I’m missing here?

My friend wanted physical therapy and called like 20 places today. Many had 3-4 month wait which seemed crazy to me. She did manage to book an appointment for tomorrow after hours on the phone, but she also said she would’ve been happy to get on a “wait list” to get a text/ call in case any space opens up. But none of the places offer this as an option.

This makes sense to me from the patient’s perspective and would solve no show, but I wonder why this is not implemented on the provider’s side? Is there something I’m missing here?