Both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services are available to in-patients and/or outpatients who require active rehabilitation to increase their functional ability and level of independence.

The department is staffed with:

• 2 Full time Physiotherapists
• 1 Full time Occupational Therapist
• 1 Full time Rehabilitation Assistant

For conditions that cannot be treated in Geraldton due to special training or equipment, we refer the patient to an appropriate clinician/institution in the area.

• A written referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required for Occupational or Physiotherapy services.
• You must bring your health card to your initial appointment, registration is completed in the Rehab department.
• For the initial visit, patients are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to their appointment time in order to fill out the appropriate paperwork.
• Patients should wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing that allows the injured limb or body part to be easily accessed.
• For follow-up visits, patients are asked to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to their appointment time

Waiting list
There is a waiting list for patients who are referred to the rehabilitation department.  Patients are prioritized based on a pre-established policy. You can expect to wait:

• 1 week for urgent referrals such as post surgical
• 3-6 weeks for acute conditions such as new soft tissue injury
• 3-6 weeks for children under the age of 18 years
• 6-9 months for chronic conditions such as low back pain