Navigating Billable Time & the NDIS
Are you an Occupational Therapist working within the NDIS system, struggling to navigate billable and non-billable time?
Would you like to implement strategies to optimise your service delivery and streamline billing practices?
Join our interactive workshop to gain clarity on billable activities, discover process efficiencies and ensure ethical, transparent billing in your practice.
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Further your Occupational Therapy practice with this self-paced workshop on billable time as an Occupatonal Therapist.
One purchase provides access to a 1.5 hour pre-recorded training workshop.
What will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:
Understand billable time in OT services:
- Explore how billable time is a measure of productivity for OT services delivered to clients.
- Understand the distinction between direct (face-to-face) and indirect (non-face-to-face) billable activities.
Ensure clear, ethical, and transparent billing practices:
- Learn how to identify what is billable and non-billable to maintain ethical billing standards.
- Develop strategies to ensure clear billing practices, avoiding misunderstandings and maintaining transparency.
Optimise billable time:
- Understand how NDIS OTs, as fee-for-service providers, manage billable and non-billable activities.
- Explore strategies to minimise non-billable time and optimise productivity within OT service delivery.
Explore real-world applications:
- Review practical examples of billable time management in OT services.
- Gain insights into strategies for improving OT service efficiency and process workflows.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for OTs who are looking to improve their billing practices and efficiency in OT service delivery.
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this training will enhance your understanding of billable time, ethical billing practices, and service delivery strategies.
Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development.
By attending, you will:
- Learn how to identify and justify billable time for OT services.
- Â Strengthen your ability to maintain clear and ethical billing aligned with NDIS guidelines.
- Develop strategies to optimise productivity and minimise non-billable activities.
- Gain confidence in navigating the complexities of OT billing within the NDIS system.
About the Presenter
Sarah Collison is an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Verve OT, specialising in assistive technology, home modifications, and complex functional assessments for NDIS participants. She leads a team of 55 OTs servicing the Sydney and Blue Mountains regions, delivering in-home and community-based supports to NDIS participants.
As a trainer and presenter, Sarah has educated thousands of OTs across Australia, equipping them to confidently navigate the complexities of the NDIS. She is the founder of Verve OT Learning, an education hub that empowers OTs to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services.
Sarah is also the facilitator of the NDIS OT Community of Practice, a network of over 11,500 OTs, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for better participant outcomes. In addition, she is the co-host of the OT Unplugged podcast, where she brings real conversations and practical insights to OTs navigating the NDIS space.
