Department of Veterans Affairs

Staff Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

West Palm Beach, Florida · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$103kDetected 21 hours ago

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About the role

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.
The incumbent provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation services to visually impaired Veterans, operating independently across hospitals, clinics, and home environments.

English Language Proficiency.
Required at the GS-11 grade level and above - Applicants at the GS-11 level and above must possess at least one active, current, full and unrestricted certification to be eligible for appointment.
Certification - No certification is required at this level.
Ability to serve as team coordinator for assigned Veterans during their rehabilitation programs.
BRSs at the GS-11 grade level must have at least one certification from ACVREP or a related, equivalent, professional certification.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Low Vision Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, Assistive Technology Instruction and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.
Communication and daily living therapy - Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT®).
Low vision therapy - Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT®).

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

This listing is sourced directly from Department of Veterans Affairs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.