TAC clients are welcome at The Physio Centre, with all services provided by an Occupational Physiotherapist.

What is an occupational physiotherapist?

An occupational physiotherapist is a registered physiotherapist with experience in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in relation to assisting injured staff to remain at or to return to work.

Benefits for Injured Workers

An occupational physiotherapist can provide injured workers with:

  • treatment utilising their skills and experience that focuses on rehabilitation and assistance in remaining at or returning to work
  • the ability to book an appointment when needed
  • comprehensive assessment, treatment and ongoing monitoring throughout the rehabilitation process that is tailored to meet their individual needs
  • assistance with regular communication between you, your injured worker and their doctor to help manage the injury and your worker to remain at or return to work
  • guidance and clear explanation about TAC policies and procedures.

Difference b/w Occupational Physiotherapists and other physiotherapists

Occupational physiotherapy is another option to general physiotherapy services. Occupational physiotherapists differ from general physiotherapists in that they:

  • have completed additional training to maximise clinical outcomes in treating TAC clients
  • are clinically audited to ensure the services they provide meet TAC and WorkSafe requirements
  • use different forms to report information. Occupational physiotherapists will provide you with an initial             assessment and discharge report which is different to the forms used by general physiotherapists.

Will there be any out-of-pocket expenses?

Medical excess is the amount of non-hospital treatment and support services you are responsible for before the TAC can start to pay for treatment. As of April 2018 there will be no medical excess required to be paid by the client.

Certificates of Capacity

The initial Certificate of Capacity can be provided by your physiotherapist provided that no time off work is required (a general practitioner will be required to complete certification). Subsequent certificate of capacity, up to 28 days in duration, can be provided by your physiotherapist. Note it is the responsibility of the injured client to ensure an up-to-date certificate to receive loss of income compensation.