Health care provider –  injury management responsibilities  

Health care providers assist injured workers under the direction of the nominated treating doctor. WorkCover approves some health care providers if they meet specific criteria.

All health care providers must follow administrative procedures developed by WorkCover in conjunction with the relevant professional association.

Health care providers who are subject to these requirements are:

  • chiropractors
  • osteopaths
  • physiotherapists
  • independent physiothjerapy consultants
  • remedial massage therapists. 

You can view more detailed information about the reporting requirements and fee schedules for each of the treatment provider groups by using the links below.

The searchable lists of WorkCover-approved health care providers are intended mainly for the use of insurers and do not give full contact details. 

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