OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

DUTIES

Provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.

Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.

Evaluate the patient's significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the patient, as well as what other Agency and community services will be required.