The Occupational Therapist applies evidence, knowledge, and skills regarding the therapeutic use of occupations to positively affect health, well-being, and life satisfaction of patients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The Occupational Therapist interacts, collaborates and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team, physicians, patients and patients' families for optimal patient and program outcomes.