Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse: Implements and coordinates plan of treatment initiated by the physician; Assesses, evaluates patient's status; Consults with and educates patient and family regarding the disease process; Coordinates with other needed health care disciplines; Administration of medication and/or treatments as prescribed by the physician; Applies preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures; Observes patient's changes in condition and reports necessary changes to the physician; Evaluates effectiveness and outcome of care and does appropriate patient discharge.

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Physical Therapist: Assesses therapeutic, rehabilitative, functional, and potential needs such as muscle strengthening, range of motion, mobility and gait training; Sets goals and priorities for plan of treatment; Directs therapy programs that provide preventative, rehabilitative, and therapeutic procedures and techniques; Instructs patient on home exercise program to promote patient's safety, health and independent living; Evaluates and teach patient on proper use of therapeutic equipment and prosthetic devices.

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Occupational Therapist: Assesses patient's occupational therapy needs; Evaluates for muscle function, strength and endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability and work ability; Establishes goals for communication and develops therapeutic plan of care; Instructs patient on activities of daily living; Evaluates progress and reports to the physician.

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Speech Therapist: Conducts diagnostic speech & language evaluation; Identifies functional speech defects, and develops appropriate plan of care with the physician; Provides direct speech therapy using specialized therapeutic technique and recommends communication devices, aids, and/or equipment; Evaluates progress of therapy and reports to physician.

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Medical Social Worker: Determines the needs of patient for social work services after assessment of patient's psychological status and social needs; Makes community referrals appropriate to patient's needs and serves as liaison between families, patient and community agencies; Assists other home health care team in recognizing significant social and emotional factors related to patient's health problems.

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Certified Home Health Aide: Provides personal care services ordered in the plan of care such as bath, shampoo, oral hygiene, skin care, prevention of skin breakdown, dressing, and toileting; Prepares nutritious meals and assists in feeding as necessary; Takes vital signs when ordered, and assists the patient in self-administration of medicine.

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