Riverd
Free practice management software for Physical Therapists

Practice management without the enterprise price.

Riverd is free practice management software for independent and cash-based physical therapists. Booking, clinical notes, reminders, and payments — in one clean platform.

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Free up to 20 appointments/month. No credit card required.

The cash-pay and direct access PT model is one of the fastest-growing segments of the profession. Independent DPTs stepping away from clinic environments need practice management software that handles bookings, session documentation, and payment collection without insurance billing complexity. Riverd is built for this model: clean, fast, and free for up to 20 appointments per month. Every patient gets a full session history you can review before each visit to track functional progress over time.

Built for how physical therapists actually work.

Online appointment booking

Patients book evaluations and follow-up sessions online 24/7. Your schedule manages itself.

Session documentation

Document each session with structured clinical notes. Build a full patient history — encrypted, private, and always at your fingertips.

Automated reminders

Reduce missed appointments with automatic SMS and email reminders sent before every session.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Online booking for evaluations and follow-up sessions
Clinical session notes and longitudinal patient history
Automated SMS & email appointment reminders
Upfront payment collection — ideal for cash-based practices
Digital intake forms stored per patient profile
Separate booking types for different session lengths and prices

Free Tool

AI SOAP Note Generator

Generate a fully structured SOAP note from a quick session summary. Free — no account needed.

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I left a clinic to go independent and couldn't afford a proper EHR. Riverd has everything I actually need — booking, notes, payments — and it's free. I was up and running in one afternoon.

Dr. Sarah K., DPT

Independent Physical Therapist, Austin TX

FAQ

Common questions

Is Riverd free for independent physical therapists?+
Yes. The Brook plan is completely free for up to 20 appointments per month. No contracts, no credit card required.See full pricing →
Is Riverd suitable for a cash-based PT practice?+
Yes — Riverd is purpose-built for cash-based practices. No insurance billing module. Just booking, documentation, and payment collection.
Can I document patient progress over multiple sessions?+
Yes. Every patient has their own profile with a full session history. You can review past notes before each visit to track progress over time.
Is Riverd HIPAA-compliant?+
Riverd takes privacy seriously and follows privacy-by-design principles. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit. For specific HIPAA compliance questions, consult your compliance advisor.

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