Save Big Dollars On Your NDIS Physio Budget
Physiotherapy can be an expensive allied health service to access, with the current rate being $224.62 per hour in Western Australia.
Many NDIS clients are very keen to access the help of a Therapy Assistant to assist with the routine elements of their Physiotherapy program, for example passive stretching or straightforward muscle strengthening and balance exercises. These can be delivered by a Therapy Assistant under the indirect supervision of a Physiotherapist.
This can enable them to drastically reduce their therapy spend, and get the most from their NDIS Plan. The current rate for a Therapy Assistant (Level 2, Under Indirect Physio Supervision) is $86.79 per hour in Western Australia.
It can also mean that an NDIS participant can afford the volume of Physio supports which are needed to help them meet their goals. It could mean that two sessions per week can be conducted as opposed to one, and this can have a beneficial effect on physical capability.
But qualified, experienced and capable Therapy Assistants can be hard to find. It is common for these positions to turn over rapidly within the large therapy providers, and this can interfere with continuity of supports.
As a former Physio (BSc Physio 2000) with current experience as a Therapy Assistant and Support Worker in the Disability Sector, I can help. I can provide an unusually high standard of Therapy Assistance given my background and experience. Here’s a testimonial from the father of a current NDIS client whom I have been assisting as a Therapy Assistant:
“Tim's coaching is so very beneficial for my daughter. She was worried about the weightlifting sessions before she started but from the very first session has been always so happy to attend. She finds Tim's approach encouraging, fun, helpful, calm and friendly. I cannot be more positive about Tim's approach and the results being achieved these last 3 months or so.” - David McManus
If you’re keen to speak about how I can help, please contact me! I’d be very happy to chat. Contact information can be found here.
Comparison of costs between Physio only support and combined Physio / Therapy Assistant support
Physio Only
3 one hour sessions per week at $224.62 per hour
Total cost = $673.86/week
Combined Physio / Therapy Assistant Support
1 hour long Physio session per week at $224.62 per hour = $224.62
2 one hour Therapy Assistant sessions per week at $86.79 per hour = $173.58
Total cost = $398.2
SAVINGS = $275.66 per week