What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN?
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Description
Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is currently seeking applicants for a full time Occupational Therapist position working with adults with visual impairments. This position is based at our main campus in Central Phoenix and will also travel into the community for client home visits. This position is grant funded for a six month period with the possibility of extension. This position is eligible for our benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, Health Savings Account, retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and more!
Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized non-profit in Phoenix, Arizona. Celebrating our 70th Anniversary, FBC serves over 2,000 blind and visually impaired students of ALL ages, from birth to currently 102 years old on three Valley campuses. Our preschool for blind children and braille library are the largest in the country. A well-established and growing non-profit, FBC leads the blind community both locally and nationally with new and innovative teaching methods, technology, and outcomes. Our workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of non-profits in the country with 95% of our team recommending FBC as a great place to work. The vision of the Foundation for Blind Children is a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.
The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services to FBC clients with visual impairments. The Therapist provides assessment of clients’ functional capacity to perform activities of daily living, plans and implements appropriate treatment to meet individual client objectives, identifies barriers, and provides recommendations and training for accessible aids and devices.
Job duties include:
- Assesses clients' fine and gross motor skills and functional abilities for the purpose of developing recommendations for occupational therapy treatment and appropriate assistive devices.
- Evaluates functional capacity of clients to perform activities in daily living and achieve personal visual goals.
- Provides recommendations for occupational therapy treatment and appropriate assistive aids and devices.
- Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Trains clients in the use of low vision aids and devices, including basic accessibility features of smart devices and computers.
- Teaches clients techniques for adaptation to vision loss, such as eccentric viewing or sight substitution.
- Travels to clients’ homes to conduct site evaluations and in-home training.
- Collaborates with program staff for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing client services in compliance with established guidelines.
- Interprets medical reports within the scope of Occupational Therapist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and ensuring that treatment plans are appropriate.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
- Maintains client records in accordance with required internal and external guidelines.
- Completes required documentation and billing in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current and valid Arizona Occupational Therapy License required.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certification required.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License required.
- Level IVP Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain clearance required.
- Previous experience working with clients with low vision strongly preferred.
Salary : $90,000 - $102,000
