Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the service agreement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Evaluates patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication ski...