Blind Rehabilitation Specialist-Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Summary The Blind Rehabilitation Specialist located at the Michael E. DeBakey VISOR Program provides care and services to enhance the quality of life for individuals with vision loss. This is accomplished when the Veteran/Servicemember participates in the VISOR program which provides an individualized treatment plan designed to enhance independence and integration back into the family and community. Responsibilities 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 orientat...