Works directly with the patient and their providers for a full 30 days to allow patients to receive acute care in the comfort of their own homes, in lieu of an inpatient setting . Possesses clinical knowledge and experience to identify, present and discuss potential patients to providers for program inclusion. These direct discussions usually include ED providers and hosp

Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit. Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. Teach patients and caregivers self care techniques. Check vital signs. Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. Perform specialized proc

Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults. Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehe

Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record. Observes, records and reports the patient's response to

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate s