Physiotherapy - Shellharbour Hospital - Inpatient Service

Overview

What the service is

The Physiotherapy Service for any referred patient at Shellharbour Hospital.

What we do

Hospital-based Physiotherapy to help patient recover from their illness or injury.

How to access this service

Referral is made by the hospital staff.

What to expect

Once you have been referred, your Physiotherapist will assess you and together you will work out a treatment plan.

What to bring

If possible, please bring comfortable clothes, good closed in shoes (no thongs or floppy slippers), and a mobility aid if you have one so you can move around the ward and participate in physiotherapy sessions. Please also bring glasses and hearing aids if needed.

Contact Information

Shellharbour Hospital
15-17 Madigan Blvd,
Mount Warrigal NSW 2528
02 4295 2472

Physiotherapy services during usual business hours

How to get there, including by public transport

The hospital is 3km from Oak Flats Rail Station.

Bus number 37 or 51 from or to Oak Flats station will stop near the hospital.

For more information on transport options for Shellharbour Hospital or visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.

Car parking

Parking available on hospital grounds

Advice for disabled in getting to the service

Parking available on hospital grounds

Our Staff

Anne
Smith
Head of Discipline - Physiotherapy

Anne Smith is the Physiotherapy Head of Discipline for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD). She brings 27 years’ experience in Physiotherapy, having worked in a variety of settings including Hospital, community, and private.

Anne is responsible for providing professional leadership of Physiotherapy services across the LHD including Hospital and community based services.

The ISLHD Physiotherapy Department provides a broad range of clinical services and is committed to providing a comprehensive, professional and timely service.