Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Transportation in the Phoenix Metro Area
Non-emergency transportation for physical therapy, rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery visits, and other scheduled therapy appointments — with Ambulatory, Wheelchair Van, and Stretcher & Gurney options based on mobility needs.
What Is Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Transportation?
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Transportation is non-emergency transportation to and from scheduled rehabilitation, physical therapy, and recovery-related appointments. Depending on the passenger's mobility needs, transportation may be arranged using Ambulatory Transportation, Wheelchair Van Transportation, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation.
The Medical Ride serves Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and Gilbert -- call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific trip.
Transportation Through Different Stages of Recovery
More Assistance May Be Needed
- Passenger may need more assistance
- Mobility may be more limited
Recurring Visits May Be Needed
- Repeated rehabilitation or PT appointments
- Recurring transportation may be useful
Transportation Needs May Change
- Transportation needs may change as recovery progresses
Who May Need Rehabilitation Transportation?
Types of Rehabilitation and Therapy Visits
Your Transportation Needs May Change During Recovery
If the passenger's mobility needs change during recovery, call before the next scheduled trip so the appropriate transportation can be confirmed.
One-Time and Recurring Rehabilitation Transportation
One-time rehabilitation visits can be scheduled individually.
Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing therapy schedule, reducing the need to submit the same trip request repeatedly.
Trip details should be reconfirmed if mobility needs, appointment time, pickup location, or destination change.
Dialysis & Recurring Appointment Transportation →What to Have Ready Before Scheduling
Vehicle & Driver Standards
Vehicle Standards
Vehicles are climate-controlled and cleaned between passenger trips. The vehicle is confirmed before pickup for the passenger's mobility needs.
Driver Standards
Drivers complete company orientation covering passenger assistance, safe vehicle loading, and defensive driving, along with CPR/First Aid certification, a motor vehicle record review, a criminal background screening, and drug screening where applicable, before transporting passengers independently.
Direct Arizona Team
The Medical Ride is a direct Arizona team, not a national broker, and maintains commercial auto insurance and general liability coverage appropriate for its passenger transportation operations.
The Medical Ride is based in Chandler, AZ (3133 W. Frye Road, Suite 101, Chandler, AZ 85226) and is owned and operated by Wayne Parker, who remains directly involved in trip scheduling, driver coordination, and service quality.
How to Arrange Rehabilitation Transportation
Share the Therapy Schedule
Date, time, pickup location, and destination.
Explain Current Mobility Needs
Ambulatory, wheelchair, or unable to safely travel seated.
Confirm One-Time or Recurring Transportation
The schedule and trip details are confirmed.
Update Us if Mobility Needs Change
Call before a future ride if transportation needs change.
Where Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Transportation Is Available
The Medical Ride serves the following Phoenix Metro communities:
Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific rehabilitation or physical therapy trip.
Related Transportation Services
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Transportation — Frequently Asked Questions
For a trip-specific question, call The Medical Ride directly.
(909) 301-4850Non-emergency transportation to and from scheduled rehabilitation, physical therapy, and recovery-related appointments. Transportation is arranged using Ambulatory, Wheelchair Van, or Stretcher & Gurney options depending on the passenger's mobility needs.
Yes. Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing therapy schedule, reducing the need to submit the same trip request repeatedly.
Ambulatory Transportation for passengers who can walk but need assistance, Wheelchair Van Transportation for wheelchair users, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation for passengers who cannot safely travel seated. The right option is confirmed based on the passenger's mobility needs.
Yes. Wheelchair Van Transportation is available for passengers who use a wheelchair. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm details for your specific trip.
Call (909) 301-4850 before the next scheduled trip so the appropriate transportation can be confirmed.
Pricing depends on the specific trip. Call (909) 301-4850 or use the Request a Ride form with your pickup location, destination, and trip details, and the team will confirm the cost for your trip.
Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and Gilbert. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific trip.
No. The Medical Ride provides non-emergency medical transportation only. If you or someone with you is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.