Question 1

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession focused on helping individuals achieve their goals, function at their highest level, and lead fulfilling lives through the use of therapeutic interventions and activities.

Question 2

WHAT DOES AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DO?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapists work with individuals to assess their abilities and limitations, develop treatment plans, and provide interventions aimed at improving their ability to perform daily activities and participate in meaningful occupations.

Question 3

WHAT AGE GROUP DOES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVE?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy can be beneficial for individuals of all ages, from infants to older adults. OTs work with individuals with a variety of conditions, including developmental delays, neurological disorders, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions.

Question 4

HOW LONG DOES AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SESSION LAST?

Accepted Answer

The length of an Occupational Therapy session can vary depending on the individual’s needs and treatment plan.  Typically, sessions are structured for 50 minutes of intervention, with an additional 10 minutes for documentation, and 10 minutes for session preparation and planning.

Question 5

HOW MUCH DOES A SESSION COST?

Accepted Answer

The hourly rate for occupational therapy services is $193.99. Please keep in mind that we are a mobile service, therefore, a travel free is required. This is dependent on your location. The hourly rate for an Allied Health Therapy Assistant is $86.79 per hour.

Question 6

DO YOU ACCEPT NDIS CLIENTS?

Accepted Answer

At The OT Guru, we are able to assist self and plan-managed clients. We work closely with your team to ensure the best outcomes possible.

Question 7

DO YOU NEED A REFERRAL TO SEE AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST?

Accepted Answer

No referral is needed, and clients are more than welcome to pay for sessions privately. If a Medicare Health Care Plan is in place, we are able to provide an invoice for the service and the rebate can be claimed via the Medicare online service or application. Reach out to our team if any further guidance is needed regarding this.

Question 8

HOW DO I START?

Accepted Answer

Head to our contact page and fill out our referral form. Our friendly team a message about your enquiry and we will send through an intake form with the relevant information that we need to book in an initial session.

Question 9

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE FIRST SESSION?

Accepted Answer

During the initial consultation, we spend time getting to know each other and break down the specific goals that you would like to achieve and highlight the potential barriers that hold you back from achieving these. We might spend some time looking at how you complete your daily activities and provide recommendations to maximise your safety and independence. From there, a therapy plan is created to set the scene for ongoing sessions if required.

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