Remote Occupational Therapy
Telehealth-based assessment and reporting services to enable your independence
About Remote Occupational Therapy
Remote Occupational Therapy is a telehealth-based service offering comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including functional capacity assessments (FCA's), to NDIS, Medicare and private paying clients of all ages.
Functional capacity assessments are being recognised as best practice by NDIS to highlight a person's function and their support needs. Whether you are an NDIS participant, are applying for a plan or are accessing services privately, a functional capacity assessment may be appropriate for you.
At Remote Occupational Therapy, our assessments comprise of face-to-face assessment sessions via telehealth (video chat or phone call) to collect relevant information. Our reporting therapist will also collect information from external reports and other stakeholders (i.e., teachers) if appropriate. A detailed report will then be written that includes recommendations for support and funding needs. The length of time this process takes will depend upon the complexity of your situation.
Our telehealth service enables people to access health services wherever they live, regardless of their health condition.
Remote Occupational Therapy does not currently offer therapeutic intervention, ongoing therapy sessions or in person appointments.
Meet the Therapist
Joanne is an experienced occupational therapist who has worked with people of varying ages and backgrounds in paediatric, adolescent and adult contexts.
She has worked in clinical roles in both Western Australia and the Northern Territory, gaining experience supporting people who live in rural or remote areas to access the services they need. Joanne has worked extensively with people accessing the NDIS and is confident navigating the disability sector.
Joanne is passionate about supporting people to identify areas in their life they would like increased autonomy and success in, valuing collaboration to develop goals and a plan to make this happen.
Joanne consistently advocates for people's needs and wants for their life through her quality assessment and report writing process.
Services and Fees
Fees
Occupational therapy services are $193.99 per hour for NDIS, Medicare and private paying participants.
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This service fee is in accordance with the current NDIS price limit guide.
NDIS
Remote Occupational Therapy is able to provide services to NDIS participants who are either Self-Managed or Plan-Managed.
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Remote Occupational Therapy is not a registered NDIS provider and is therefore unable to provide services to NDIS participants who are Agency/Provider Managed.
Medicare
Remote Occupational Therapy is a registered Medicare provider.
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A participant is required to consult their GP prior to commencing occupational therapy services to receive an appropriate plan for Remote Occupational Therapy's assessment only services i.e. an Allied Health Care Plan or Chronic Disease Management Plan which entitles a participant to several rebated sessions per calendar year. This plan must be dated prior to the commencement of services.
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Once occupational therapy services have commenced, the participant is required to pay the total service cost and claim their rebate back from Medicare.
Private
Private paying participants may be able to claim a rebate for Remote Occupational Therapy's services through their private health insurer.
The participant is required to pay the total service cost and claim their rebate back from their private health insurer if applicable.
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Get in Touch
Complete the initial intake enquiry questions below and Remote Occupational Therapy will get in contact with you.
