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Occupational Therapy | Lakes
Public Service, Allied Health, Occupational Therapy (OT)
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Description
Occupational Therapy services are provided at both Rotorua and Taupō hospitals with a complement of senior and staff occupational therapists along with assistant staff. Staff are based throughout the services:
- Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service
- Medicine
- Surgical Service
- Clinical Support Service
- Child Health Service - Children's Health Hub - Te Aka Mauri
- Mental Health Service - MHSOP, Te Ngako, ICAMS, Whare Whakaue Unit
Where to find us: see the Rotorua Hospital and Taupō Hospital maps.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Expectations
Referrals are accepted from general practitioners and health professionals in the primary sector or Te Whatu Ora Lakes consultants.
Fees and Charges Description
New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.
Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.
Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Services Provided
Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation, Specialist wheelchair and seating services, Specialist lying and positioning, Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief, Home safety assessments, Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc, Environmental home accessibility, Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation Specialist wheelchair and seating services Specialist lying and positioning Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief Home safety assessments Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc Environmental home accessibility
Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation, Specialist wheelchair and seating services, Specialist lying and positioning, Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief, Home safety assessments, Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc, Environmental home accessibility, Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation Specialist wheelchair and seating services Specialist lying and positioning Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief Home safety assessments Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc Environmental home accessibility
- Disability
- Housing adaptations/ equipment
- Rehabilitation
- Health and wellness
- Older adult
- Inpatient assessment and rehabilitation
- Specialist wheelchair and seating services
- Specialist lying and positioning
- Specialist equipment provision - manual handling, pressure relief
- Home safety assessments
- Outpatient rehabilitation/education - cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory education, joint replacement education, fatigue management, scar management, functional retraining - one armed dressing and undressing etc
- Environmental home accessibility
Pharmacy
Click here to find your nearest community pharmacy.
Other
Click on the location links for more information on your trip to Rotorua Hospital or Taupō Hospital, including:
- Visiting hours
- Travel directions
- Public transport
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Security
- Transport and accommodation assistance
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:10AM on May 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Occupational Therapy | Lakes.