Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

West Palm Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 103,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in West Palm Beach seeks a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist at the GS-09/GS-11 level to support veterans with visual impairment through comprehensive rehab services.

Responsibilities include assessing rehabilitation needs, developing SMART treatment plans, training patients in adaptive techniques and assistive devices, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams. Work hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm; telework is not available.

Qualifications

Education credentials recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to qualify for Federal employment.
This position requires GS-09/GS-11 grade level eligibility.
Foreign education must be evaluated for credit.

Responsibilities

Assess veterans' visual diagnoses, navigation of sight loss, and mental health status (including screening for depression and suicide risk).
Develop individualized rehabilitation plans using SMART goals with interdisciplinary teams.
Train patients in adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and visual-perceptual enhancements to maximize independence.
Coordinate care across multidisciplinary platforms and maintain clinical documentation per standards.

Education

Education credentials recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist for the GS-09/GS-11 grade levels at the Thomas H. Corey West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. Please note that this is an open continuous job announcement. Applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis as vacancies become available.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities Enable Veterans to understand visual diagnoses, navigate sight loss, and assess mental health status, including screening for depression and suicide risk. Evaluate visual-motor and visual-perceptual capabilities, physical health, cognitive functions, and social/cultural elements to accurately identify rehabilitation needs and goals.

Partner with Veterans and interdisciplinary team members to establish, track, and modify individualized rehabilitation treatment plans using SMART goals. Train patients in adaptive techniques, assistive technology, optical devices, and visual-perceptual enhancement to maximize independence in everyday life.

Serve as a team coordinator, establish peer support networks, collaborate with external agencies and the VIST Coordinator, and coordinate care across multidisciplinary platforms. Maintain accurate, concise clinical documentation, progress notes, discharge summaries, and administrative prosthetic consults in compliance with VHA and regulatory standards.

Educate family members and significant others on coping mechanisms, and act as a subject matter expert and mentor to healthcare professionals and clinical trainees. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40696F & 40316F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 $65735 – $103399/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-03-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.