TranslatePhysiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)
Outpatients
Information about outpatient clinics for musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
The Department will periodically contact patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment via SMS, with a link to an electronic form. This is part of routine waitlist auditing to ensure patient details are up to date. If you receive this SMS, please update your details. Outpatient Central Services can be contacted on 1300 522 809.
Availability
North
Appointment only
LGH Level 2 Allied Health Department
Daily Monday to Friday
LGH Orthopaedic Clinic
Daily Monday to Friday
Phone: 03 677 76216
Fax: 03 6348 7217
Clinic appointments:
Appointments are based on clinical priority, acuity of presentation and risk of deterioration without intervention.
Acute conditions are seen within a 6-week timeframe.
North West
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 03 6493 6250
Fax: 03 6464 1918
DCHSC
Phone: 03 6478 6155
Fax: 03 6441 5946
South
Royal Hobart Hospital (Level 2, H Block)
Physiotherapy Department
Phone: 03 6166 8634
Fax: 03 6173 0278
Community Physiotherapy South
Phone: 03 6166 7280
Emergency care
If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
Scope
North
Our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team primarily supports adults with a range of conditions/care needs including:
- Post orthopaedic or spinal surgery
- Acute pain conditions
- Soft tissue sprains and strains
- Fractures/broken bones
- Arthritic conditions
- Neck/back and other joint problems
North West
Information unavailable at this time.
South
Where possible direct referrals to Community Physiotherapy South to facilitate easier access to services for patients in their local community.
Referral process
A referral is required for all new appointments and must conform to the referral standards. eReferral is now the preferred method of referral for this service and is available in All regions. Please refer via HealthLink SmartForm eReferral through your software system (either Best Practice, or Medical Director). For instructions, see the creating an eReferral quick guide.
Specific requirements are detailed in the individual clinic and condition referral guidelines.
Referrals are registered by the clinic to whom they are referred and are triaged according to the specific clinic guidelines.
Appointments are based on clinical priority.
Where available, eReferral via HealthLink smart forms is now the preferred and only secure method of referral to the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Additional information
For more information please see the Tasmanian Health Pathways website.
