Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Nashville, TN seeks a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist to deliver discipline-specific instruction to visually impaired Veterans within the Advanced Low Vision Clinic. You will evaluate, plan, and implement tailored rehabilitation programs to improve independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, acting as a consultant to clinic staff, and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blind/vision rehabilitation concepts and practices.
• Experience with assessments, therapies, and technologies for visually impaired Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Veterans by interviews, tests, and measurements.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs for each Veteran.
• Make recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
• Consult with blind/low-vision rehabilitation and medical staff.
• Mentor other therapists in evaluating and treating Veterans.
• Provide in-service and clinical training in the program area.

Skills

Vision rehabilitation

Education

Education recognized by US Dept of Education

Job description

• 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 Responsibilities

The 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

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.