Low Vision Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

Responsible for conducting low vision Occupational Therapy evaluations and related Occupational Therapy assessments for individuals with low vision, establishing a plan of care and providing appropriate interventions to meet client goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts low vision Occupational Therapy evaluations 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 to staff and volunteers in Low Vision Rehabilitation related topics, as requested by 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. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description.
• Work closely with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant when applicable.
• Complies with all State Licensure, Regulatory and federal guidelines and American Occupational Therapy Association Standards of Practice.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Clinical supervision of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant where applicable.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Knowledge and Education:

Position requires a four-year college degree in occupational therapy. Strong knowledge of diseases of the eye, assistive devices/technologies, and visual assessment techniques is essential.

Skills and Abilities:

Position requires good Occupational Therapy Clinical and documentation skills. Also requires communication, organization, assessment, interpersonal, problem solving, computer and teaching skills.

The ability to multi-task, assess needs of the visually impaired, and recommend solutions to meet their needs is required.

Experience:

Three years of clinical practice preferably in the area of low vision, geriatrics or neurological rehabilitation.

Certifications/licenses:

Requires State licensure or eligible for State licensure in Occupational Therapy. License renewal is required every two years and recertification is required every five years, involving continuing education and professional experience.

Preference for low vision certification or participating in low vision rehabilitation certification program.

Work Environment:

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