Rehabilitation Specialist

About the Role

This role involves providing comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to visually impaired Veterans, operating independently across hospital, clinic, and home settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess visual, motor, perceptual, physical, cognitive, and social functions to identify rehabilitation needs and goals.
• Partner with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams to develop and modify individualized treatment plans using SMART goals.
• Train Veterans in adaptive techniques, assistive technology, optical devices, and visual-perceptual enhancements to promote independence.
• Serve as a team coordinator, establish peer support networks, and collaborate with external agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and educate family members and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in blind or vision rehabilitation, special education, or related fields; or equivalent coursework and experience.
• At least one ACVREP certification (e.g., orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, assistive technology) for GS-11 level and above.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of policies, assessments, and therapeutic techniques in vision rehabilitation.
• Ability to develop rehabilitation plans, recommend prosthetic devices, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring, supervising internships, or serving as a sole practitioner if applicable.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Physical capacity to perform job duties.
• Ability to make independent decisions and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.