Low Vision Occupational Therapist

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate Office - Cincinnati, OH

Description

Job Summary:

Work as part of a low vision team including a consulting optometrist and Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), to provide low vision services, including developing a plan of care designed to help low vision clients reach optimal goal achievement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide initial Low Vision Evaluations to address clients identified goals and initiate training with instruction in use of low vision optical and non-optical vision aids, ADL/IADL training within CABVI guidelines, compensatory strategies, and adapted techniques, complete referrals in the best interest of the client.

• Complete all paperwork, Evaluation, Progress Note, Discharge Summary, Superbill or other Billing Sheets, Equipment Loan Agreements, Inventory tracking, Mileage and Day sheets with accuracy and within stated time frame.

• Under the direction of the optometrist, provide appropriate therapy and follow-up training in the agency and in the home.

• Educate patients, family, caregiver on low vision services and resources both within CABVI and in the community at large.

• Provide service at Gilbert Avenue low vision clinic and in mobile or satellite clinics as needed.

• Collaborate with other specialists, including Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, Access Technology Specialists, Social Workers, Orientation and Mobility Specialists and other CABVI professionals to provide client solutions based on specific needs.

• Complete special projects, marketing, or other assignments to help meet program or agency needs.

• Actively participate in program planning, program development and identification of unmet needs.

• Fully prepared for talks/presentations/projects; projects meet goals and are completed within a timeframe.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Occupational Therapy, OTR/L and certification in Low Vision (SCLV) through the American Occupational Therapy Association or completion of the Low Vision Certificate Program and/or ACVREP CLVT certification are a plus.

• NCBOT certification.

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as an OT; (Ky licensure a plus).

• Have (2-5) years of experience in low vision, geriatric, or neuro rehabilitation settings.

• Have a good understanding of the common conditions that are associated with the low vision population.

• Have an understanding and ability to apply low vision rehabilitation strategies of magnification, lighting, glare control, contrast, and sensory substitution, organization, and memory.

• Experience working with individuals with visual impairment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to travel throughout the service area in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky.

CABVI is an EEO M/F/Disabled/Veteran employer. CABVI is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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