Services: Rehabilitation Unit

Rehabilitation Unit

Port Macquarie Private Hospital offers an extensive range of rehabilitation services. Our modern spacious 12 bed Rehabilitation Unit with an onsite physiotherapist, gym and access to a hydrotherapy pool.

The unit is staffed with rehabilitation specialist nurses and they are committed to supporting both the patients and their relative’s individual needs.

Rehabilitation Team

Our programs are managed by a team of health care professionals including:

• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Rehabilitation Nurses
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Dietitian
• Speech Pathologist
• Allied Health Assistant
• Social Worker

Rehabilitation Specialist

Dr Avery has the responsibility of monitoring and evaluating your medical and rehabilitation care. The Rehabilitation Specialist will liaise with your Surgeon or Physician, General Practitioner and other specialists to ensure effective continuity of medical care.

Physiotherapist

The Physiotherapists will assist you in improving your balance, strength, movement, flexibility, endurance, mobility and reviewing any mobility equipment if required. The physiotherapists will design a home exercise program.

Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists will assist you in increasing your functional ability with activities of daily living. Occupational therapists can also assist you with the prescription of equipment to help you maintain your independence and increase your safety within the home.

Occupational Therapy can assist with:

• Balance and endurance therapy
• Falls prevention and everyday activities
• Leisure activities and past hobbies
• "getting organised" activities

Rehabilitation Assistant

The Rehabilitation assistant coordinates, supervises and assists with individual and group therapy sessions.

Speech Pathologist

If your medical condition has contributed to swallowing and/or communication difficulties you may be referred to a speech pathologist for assessment and management of your swallowing and/or communication function.

Dietician

If you experience unintentional weight loss or if your medical condition requires diet therapy you may be referred to the Dietician who can assist with:

• Assessing your nutritional requirements
• Advise you about healthy food options
• Provide cooking demonstrations

Social Worker

If you require information about home help/community services, or longer term assistance, you may be referred to a social worker for assessment, planning and referral. The Social Worker can assist with:

• Patient planning for every day activity needs on discharge
• Helping patients and families adjust to issues around disability, loss and lifestyle changes
• Coordinate appropriate community services

Rehabilitation Nurse

Your nurses will encourage and assist you to achieve your optimal level of independence by providing suitable and enjoyable activities. They will coordinate you program and attend to any nursing requirements

General Practitioner

If you become ill or require prescriptions, discuss this with your GP. The rehabilitation team must be informed about any changes in your medical condition or medication as they may impact on your rehabilitation program.

Referral Process

A referral to the Rehabilitation Physician is required from a GP or specialist.