Cincinnati Association for the Blind
Ohio
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:
Client Evaluation and Instruction:
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations to identify client needs, skill levels, and functional goals related to vision rehabilitation.
- Develops and delivers individualized and group instruction in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.
- Monitors client progress and document improvement through observation, client feedback, and follow up forms.
- Provides clear, detailed recommendations and explanations as part of evaluation reports.
- Supports client independence through consultation, instruction, and ongoing services. Documentation and Reporting (20%)
- Maintains accurate and timely client records, including evaluations, progress notes, and final reports.
- Completes evaluation reports and instructional reports efficiently.
- Ensures accurate and timely data entry for statistical tracking and billing purposes.
- Completes client inventories and billing documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
- Prepares written documentation that clearly reflects client skill levels, progress, and instructional content.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintains accurate and timely client records, including evaluations, progress notes, and final reports.
- Completes evaluation reports and instructional reports efficiently.
- Ensures accurate and timely data entry for statistical tracking and billing purposes.
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Completes client inventories and billing documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
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Prepares written documentation that clearly reflects client skill levels, progress, and instructional content.
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and external professionals to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Identifies additional client needs and provide appropriate referrals to internal or external services.
- Responds promptly and accurately to inquiries, calls, and service requests.
- Provides consultation and information regarding adaptive equipment and resources.
- Participates in program planning, development, and identification of unmet service needs.
- Contributes to the implementation of unit and departmental key deliverables.
- Prepares for and deliver presentations, projects, and professional activities that meet program goals and timelines.
- Shares professional knowledge and best practices across the organization.
- Engages in ongoing professional development and activities that support agency and program objectives.
CABVI is an EEO M/F/Disabled/Veteran employer. CABVI is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy required.
- ACVREP certification as a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), or commitment to obtain certification.
- Dual certification in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) preferred.
- Prior training and experience in vision rehabilitation therapy strongly preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to travel throughout the service area in southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
Salary
Dependent on Experience
Address
2045 Gilbert Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45202

