Blind Rehabilitation Specialist-Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Job Title

Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

Duties

Duties of the Blind Rehabilitation Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Interpreting documentation prior to evaluation and training
• Interpreting assessments, medical, and other professional documentation on an on-going basis during the patient's rehabilitation program.
• Interpreting policies and directives to veterans in blind rehabilitation.
• Evaluating with other team members and ancillary staff (e.g. Optometry, low vision therapy, computer/technology, etc.) the patient's cognitive abilities, visual functioning, memory, and motivation.
• Upon completion of the orientation and mobility assessment and other relevant VISOR assessments, the instructor will develop a training plan based on assessment results, patient goals, and patient needs.
• Providing instruction in the use of low vision and mobility aids.
• Recommending adaptive prosthetic devices to meet individual needs.
• Working with prosthetics to order equipment.
• Working with local vendors for the delivery and setup of specific devices.
• Keeping abreast of current literature, teaching strategies, and technological advances specific to visual impairment.
• Documenting, in written form, the patient's progress, barriers to training and current treatment plan.
• Becoming cross-trained with other specialties within the VISOR program for providing instruction in this area.
• Attending and actively participating in staff/team meetings and serving as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Writing required treatment plans, progress notes, and summaries for patient treatment.
• Maintaining 5.0 data as required by VA Blind Rehabilitation.
• Manage clinic utilization by scheduling and canceling appointments according to VA policies.
• Assisting in the research of new devices and techniques for orientation and mobility training.
• Presenting in-service, consultation, intra-VA details and community programs about visual impairment.
• Completing required hours for VA educational training.
• Obtaining and maintaining certification in respective areas.
• Coordinating courtesy Quarter during VISOR HOPTEL.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency)

Telework: Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 580-00783-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Extended the announcement open date until 7/13/2026.