Functional assessment
Assessment can describe how disability, injury, illness or psychosocial needs affect daily living.
General practitioners
Occupational therapy referral information for GPs
GPs can refer or guide patients toward Pinnacle OT when daily function, safety, equipment, home access, private OT needs or NDIS evidence needs require community occupational therapy input.
Quick answer
What this General practitioners page is about
GPs can refer or guide patients toward Pinnacle OT when daily function, safety, equipment, home access, private OT needs or NDIS evidence needs require community occupational therapy input.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Refer when function is limiting everyday life.
- Access pathways
- NDIS participants, Private and self-funded clients, GPs, hospitals and referrers.
- Next step
- Contact intake or book an assessment with goals, location, funding context and urgency.
Key support
How Pinnacle OT can help
Equipment and home safety
OT can review assistive technology, falls risk, transfers, bathroom access and practical environmental supports.
NDIS pathway support
For NDIS participants, OT evidence may support plan reviews, support recommendations and capacity building goals.
Access options
GP referral and private OT pathways
GPs can provide context for private/self-funded clients, NDIS participants, discharge-related needs or people needing functional support outside a scheme pathway.
NDIS participants
Support for self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants where the service fits the person, goals and plan context.
Private and self-funded clients
Direct access for people and families who want practical OT assessment, equipment guidance, home safety advice or therapy without waiting for a formal scheme pathway.
GPs, hospitals and referrers
Referral pathways for clinicians, discharge teams, employers, insurers and support teams who need functional OT input and clear recommendations.
Service attributes
How this OT pathway is assessed, delivered and documented
These details help participants, families, referrers and search systems understand the practical service fit before an enquiry is submitted.
- Funding pathways
- NDIS, private/self-funded, GP or allied health referral, hospital discharge and support coordinator referrals where suitable.
- Visit type
- Mobile, telehealth or hybrid delivery depending on clinical fit, location, risk, travel requirements and therapist availability.
- Report output
- Clear OT recommendations, functional evidence, equipment or home access rationale and next-step guidance matched to the referral goal.
- Suitable clients
- NDIS participants, private clients, families, support coordinators, plan managers, GPs, hospitals, discharge teams and referrers.
- Regions
- Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt, with regional enquiries reviewed for suitability.
- Turnaround
- Routine intake enquiries are reviewed promptly, with urgency, deadlines and report needs considered during triage.
Provider confidence
Why referrers and families trust Pinnacle OT
Pinnacle OT presents registration, referral, reporting and business details in a consistent format so people can verify who they are contacting and what happens next.
Registered and accountable
AHPRA, Occupational Therapy Australia and NDIS trust markers are presented clearly so participants and referrers can verify provider context.
Clear intake response
Referrals are reviewed for goals, funding, region, urgency and clinical fit before a pathway is confirmed.
Evidence-focused reporting
Reports are written to support practical decisions about daily function, equipment, home access, supports and review needs.
Public business profile
Google Business Profile details are linked for location verification, contact details and external trust signals.
AHPRAClinical services are delivered by appropriately registered occupational therapy professionals.
OTAProfessional standards, communication and evidence-informed occupational therapy practice.
NDISNDIS occupational therapy pathways for participants, families, coordinators and referrers.
Business detailsPinnacle Occupational Therapy Pty Ltd · ABN 34 665 997 811 · 0480 701 809 · admin@pinnacleot.com.au
External profileView Google Business Profile
Process
When a GP referral may be useful
Daily function concerns
Refer when self-care, mobility, routines, safety or participation are limited.
Equipment or home risk
Refer when the patient needs practical review of equipment, transfers, access or home safety.
NDIS evidence needs
Refer when functional impact needs clearer documentation for support planning or review.
FAQs
Common questions
Do patients need a GP referral to contact Pinnacle OT?
No. Patients, participants and families can contact us directly, but GP context can be useful where medical or functional history is relevant.
What should a GP include?
Include diagnosis or health context, functional concerns, risk information, relevant medications or mobility issues, and the reason OT is requested.
Can OT help with NDIS access or review evidence?
OT can provide functional assessment and recommendations that may support NDIS planning or review discussions where appropriate.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.