Role and Responsibilities
Direct, supervise, evaluate and provide occupational therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.
Essential Functions
Instruct patients and families in the activities of daily living.Establish household management routines.Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.Educate patients and caregivers in the use of appropriate adaptive equipment.Manage the falls risk of patients through proper evaluation, care planning, patient/family education, and communication with other clinical disciplines.Record and report to the physician the patient’s response to the occupational therapy program or any changes in the patient’s condition through phone contact or periodic written summaries.Communicate with other health team personnel involved with the care of the patients.Prepare clinical/progress notes o...