Blind Rehabilitation Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Social Work
Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
This position is located at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in Nashville, TN. The incumbent will provide discipline specific instruction to visually impaired Veterans as they are assigned to the Advanced Low Vision Clinic.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Blind Rehabilitation Specialist must have knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of blind and vision rehabilitation and the use of assessments, therapies, and technologies to improve the independent function and quality of life and adjustments for Veterans who are blind or visually impaired.
Duties include but not limited to:
Evaluate Veterans by interviews, tests, and measurements Develop and implement blind and vision rehabilitation programs for each individual Veteran Make recommendations for therapeutic interventions Serves as a consultant to blind/low vision rehabilitation and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating Veterans Serves as a mentor to other therapist who are evaluating and treating Veterans Providing in-service and clinical training programs in the content specialty or program area
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework:
Ad-Hoc as determined by the agency policy.
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 71431-F Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
Note:
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Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?This position is eligible for telework.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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