The role of physical therapists as primary care providers continues to evolve. Consumer direct access to physical therapists is available throughout the United States [1], and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula since their inception have provided educational preparedness for DPT graduates to evaluate individuals who present for care without referral from another provider. Physical therapists have long been competent musculoskeletal providers who provide safe and effective care. However, the role of physical therapists as primary care providers requires the acquisition of new skills and continual refinement of those clinical skills already present.