Low Vision Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting Low Vision Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations and related Occupational Therapy assessments, developing a goal-oriented plan of care, and providing appropriate interventions to meet client goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts low vision Occupational Therapy evaluation and other Occupational Therapy related assessments.
• Develops goal-oriented plan of care and provides intervention in daily living skills and other relevant rehabilitation activities.
• Works in conjunction with existing Braille Institute of America services to develop a comprehensive, collaborative plan of care that meets the needs of the client including recommendations for other Braille Institute of America services.
• Recommends adapted equipment and magnification devices to achieve clients' goals and completes subsequent documentation.
• Maintains updated inventory of devices and equipment.
• Documents and updates record of Low Vision client evaluations, assessments, outcomes and all services as needed to comply with Braille Institute of America standards.
• Maintains good communication with referring Physicians.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends and advances in Low Vision protocols, outcomes measurements, devices/technologies, services and referral sources.
• Provides training for staff and volunteers in Low Vision Rehabilitation-related topics, as requested by the Supervisor.
• Participates in Braille Institute of America seminars, marketing activities and other special events as needed to promote Low Vision services and the organization's overall programs and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in occupational therapy.
• Strong knowledge of diseases of the eye, assistive devices/technologies, and visual assessment techniques.
• Good Occupational Therapy Clinical and documentation Skills.
• Communication, organization, assessment, interpersonal, problem solving, computer and teaching skills.
• Three years of clinical practice preferably in the area of Low Vision, geriatrics or neurological rehabilitation.
• State licensure or eligibility for State licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure renewal every two years and recertification every five years, involving continuing education and professional experience.
• Preference for Low Vision certification or participation in Low Vision rehabilitation certification program.

Work Environment

Position work in a standard office environment would involve travel to client homes, and off-site Braille Institute of America sites as needed.