Vision Rehabilitation Specialist for Veterans

Veterans Health Administration; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

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

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.