Cincinnati, OH, 45217, USA
16 days ago
Low Vision Occupational Therapist
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. If you require assistance in completing an online application, please reach out to our Human Resources Department.
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email