DeskCaller

AI Receptionist for Physical Therapists
GDPR Compliant Patient Intake

Capture patient calls 24/7, triage acute symptoms, pre-qualify insurance claims, and schedule assessments. Syncs directly with Cliniko, Jane App, and Nookal. Live in 48 hours.

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96%
Patient calls answered
30%
More bookings captured
24/7
Triage response coverage

Why Physiotherapy Practices Lose Patients to Voicemail

Busy clinical teams struggle to manage patient intake, routing, and insurance checks while maintaining sterile treatment areas and focused care.

Missed Calls During Active Therapy Sessions

Physical therapists are actively treating patients in clinical bays performing dry needling, manual joint mobilization, or running rehabilitation exercises. The treatment environment is completely hands-on. If the front desk is busy or it is lunch/after-hours, calls go to voicemail. 85% of new patients seeking pain relief (e.g. back pain, sports injury) will hang up and call a competitor on their list.

Intake Staff Overloaded with Administrative Queries

Receptionists spend up to 4 hours per day answering repetitive queries about insurance networks (Bupa, AXA), parking directions, referral requirements, and clinic fees. This constant phone distraction slows down patient check-in, delays clinic invoicing, and leads to team burnout.

Triage Delays for Acute Pain Patients

Callers with acute post-operative pain or severe sports injuries need urgent triage. Without immediate screening, these time-sensitive calls get buried in voicemail, causing patient frustration and potential clinical delays. Clinics must instantly separate routine massage bookings from emergency care.

Physical Therapy-Specific Features

Built for Physical Therapists

Every feature is custom-engineered to manage patient calls, EHR updates, and clinical priorities automatically.

24/7 Initial Bookings

Collect patient demographics and symptoms automatically. Book initial assessments even after-hours.

Direct PMS/EHR Sync

Integrate directly with Cliniko, Jane App, Nookal, and PracSuite to sync calendars in real-time.

Therapeutic Specialty Sorting

Match callers to correct therapists based on specialty (sports injuries, spinal rehab, pediatric).

Acute Pain Triage

Recognize red-flag symptoms (severe swelling, post-op pain spikes) and route urgent alerts via SMS.

Insurance Intake Support

Collect patient insurer names (Bupa, AXA), policy numbers, and authorization codes during booking.

Clinic FAQ Assistant

Answer caller queries about clinic fees, parking directions, session lengths, and doctor referrals.

Outbound Recall System

Call or text patients due for annual checks, follow-ups, or post-discharge exercise reviews.

Secure SMS Payment Links

Send secure Stripe links via SMS for self-pay assessment deposits, reducing clinic no-show rates.

Post-Session Review Prompts

Send automatic feedback surveys and Google review links to patients 2 hours after initial treatment.

Multi-Language Support

Support diverse communities in 50+ languages with automatic accent and localized translation.

Vendor & Referral Routing

Identify calls from doctors, GPs, and suppliers, routing them directly to the practice director.

Patient Profile Greet

Recognize repeat patients by caller ID, greet them by name, and display active treatment histories.

See It In Action

Example call, illustrative: New patient books initial assessment for acute back pain and provides insurance details.

AI Receptionist:
"Thank you for calling Premier Physiotherapy Clinic. I am Ava, your AI receptionist. How can I help you today?"
Patient:
"Hi, I have severe lower back pain and spasm after lifting heavy boxes yesterday. Can I get an appointment soon?"
AI Receptionist:
"I am sorry to hear you are in pain. Yes, we can certainly book an assessment. To ensure safety, are you experiencing any leg weakness or loss of bladder control?"
Patient:
"No bladder issues, but my back is very stiff and aching. No leg weakness."
AI Receptionist:
"Thank you for confirming. We have an initial physiotherapy assessment slot available tomorrow at 9am or 2:30pm. Which works better?"
Patient:
"Tomorrow at 9am is perfect. What should I wear for the assessment?"
AI Receptionist:
"Please wear loose, comfortable clothing like shorts or a t-shirt so our therapist can easily examine your back."
Patient:
"Okay, I will. Do you accept Bupa insurance?"
AI Receptionist:
"Yes, we accept Bupa. I have reserved tomorrow at 9am. I am sending a text now with a secure link to upload your Bupa membership and authorization details to confirm the slot."

Integrates With Your Clinic EMR

Seamless integration with Cliniko, Jane App, Nookal, and PracSuite. Patient records and schedules sync automatically in real-time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AI receptionist GDPR compliant for handling patient details?

Yes. DeskCaller is fully GDPR compliant. Call logs, transcripts, and patient details are encrypted in transit and at rest. We host data in secure UK-based servers with strict role-based access controls.

Does the system integrate with Cliniko, Jane App, and Nookal?

Yes. DeskCaller integrates directly via API with major practice management systems including Cliniko, Jane App, Nookal, and PracSuite. Appointment calendars, patient intake forms, and clinical notes update in real-time.

How does the AI distinguish between initial assessments and follow-up sessions?

The AI guides the caller through a structured triage flow. New patients inquiring about pain or rehab are booked for a 45-minute initial assessment, while returning patients booking routine treatments are matched to 30-minute follow-ups.

Can the AI receptionist collect booking deposits or copays?

Yes. To prevent clinic no-shows, the AI can send a secure Stripe payment link via SMS during the call to collect self-pay deposits, copays, or consultation fees, securing your calendar slots instantly.

How does the AI handle GP referrals and insurance authorizations?

The AI collects key insurance provider names (Bupa, AXA, Aviva), membership numbers, and authorization codes. This data is recorded directly into the patient's EHR profile, ensuring billing compliance before check-in.

How quickly can we set up the AI receptionist for our clinic?

Most clinics are active within 48 to 72 hours. Our onboarding team connects to your Cliniko or Jane App account, configures your custom greeting, and trains the AI on your specific fee rates and triage escalation rules.

What is the typical ROI for a physiotherapy clinic?

If an initial assessment and subsequent treatment course is worth £250, capturing just one patient call that would have gone to voicemail pays for the service.

Can the AI receptionist handle late cancellations and reschedules?

Yes. The AI check your cancellation policy window (e.g. 24-hour notice). If valid, it removes the appointment from the calendar, notifies the therapist, and opens the slot for other patients automatically.

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Join hundreds of physical therapy clinics using DeskCaller to automate emergency triage, schedule assessments, and protect hands-on treatment time.

Guides

Before you put an AI on your phone line

What we have written up in full, from the rules that keep an agent honest to the calls you should place before you buy anything.

The line a clinic agent must not crossCare navigation versus clinical triage, when it is 111 and when it is 999, and the data duty on every symptom a caller says out loud.Stopping an agent inventing answersThe guardrails that keep an agent from quoting a price or confirming a booking that never happened.When should the agent put a caller through?Escalation rules, a priority list of callers who always reach a person, and what to do when nobody picks up.AI receptionist vs answering servicePublished prices for both, the rounding trick that inflates per-minute bills, and who should pick a human instead.

All guides · Free tools

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Pricing

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Starter
For solo owner-operators answering their own phone.
£48/mo
billed monthly
 
120 mins/mo · ~40 calls
£0.40 per included minute
Grace: up to 12 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
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Growth
For small teams that never want to miss a job.
£105/mo
billed monthly
 
300 mins/mo · ~100 calls
£0.35 per included minute
Grace: up to 45 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
Pro
For multi-crew operators with high call volume.
£225/mo
billed monthly
 
750 mins/mo · ~250 calls
£0.30 per included minute
Grace: up to 150 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
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