Vision Rehab Occupational Therapist I - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist 1 (Per Diem)

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation, and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

At UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons, and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading-edge clinical trials as well as sight-saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder. Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists, and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease, and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections. These efforts have vaulted UC Irvine School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care.

Your Role on the Team The Occupational Therapist 1 (Per Diem) functions as an entry-level clinician in vision rehabilitation, responsible for providing high-quality evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning for adults with low vision, profound vision loss/blindness, and/or neurological vision impairments on weekdays during normal working hours. Responsibilities include evaluating clients' abilities to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), conducting home safety/environmental assessments, and providing adaptations to enhance safety, independence, and overall occupational performance. OT interventions will primarily be delivered in home and community settings. Candidates without prior vision experience will receive mentorship and training.

What It Takes to be Successful Required: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated initiative and commitment to ongoing clinical learning and growth. Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Positive attitude and strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and physicians. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective observational, analytical, and teaching skills. Completion of an accredited program of Occupational Therapy. Post-graduate education in low vision rehabilitation. Occupational Therapist (OT) - issued by the state of California. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults, preferably experienced in working in an outpatient setting. Preferred: Post-graduate certification in low vision rehabilitation. Experience in low vision rehabilitation. Experience working with adults in an outpatient physical disabilities setting.