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Low Vision Therapist Position in Winnipeg
2 months ago
About the Role:
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a leading health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Low Vision Therapist in Winnipeg.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will work under the philosophy of occupational therapy, delivering services in a client-centered framework. They will apply science, knowledge, and occupational therapy skills to work with individuals with vision loss, addressing vision and other physical conditions that impact occupational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct functional low vision assessments
- Teach individuals with partial sight how to maximize residual vision
- Recommend and train in the use of optical and non-optical aids
- Educate individuals about their eye condition and vision health
- Refer individuals to other internal and external services
- Handle public inquiries regarding vision health and low vision services
- Conduct research on new optical aids, adaptive equipment, and new findings in the eye care field
- Deliver public speaking seminars and workshops on low vision services and related topics to community agencies/groups and healthcare professionals
- Interpret medical information
- Perform administrative duties, including data input, documentation of assessments/client contact, and applicable subsidy program(s) as appropriate
- Recommend therapies for energy management, injury prevention, and safety education
- Provide job site assessment and ergonomic recommendations, including return to work referrals
- Address additional challenges caused by stroke, TBI, and other cognitive impairments
- Acknowledge and treat non-visual related abilities, alongside visual impairment, in occupational performance in all areas of life, including self-care, leisure, and productivity
- Educate for physical rehabilitation needs related to daily living tasks and training and modification of daily living activities
Requirements:
- Proficiency in French is a strong asset, and Level 1 Linguistic training can be offered/trained if applicable
- Demonstrated knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and low vision rehabilitation, including optical and non-optical aids, visual skills, and adaptive technology, blindness, and deaf-blindness, and the psychosocial aspects of vision loss
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate various size groups
- Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages
- Demonstrated decision-making and professional judgement
- Mature and professional attitude
- Self-directed, organized, and excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated individual-centred approach and commitment
- Uses current occupational therapy theory in day-to-day practice
- Demonstrates awareness of experiential knowledge of client and occupational therapist
- Clarifies the role of occupation and enablement when initiating services
- Demonstrates a systematic client-centred approach to enabling occupation
- Assesses occupational performance, and enablement needs of client
- Develops client-centred plan with client, interdisciplinary team members, and other stakeholders
- Implements plan for occupational therapy with low vision services
- High level of competency in relevant computer applications
- Excellent verbal, written, and math skills
Education and Experience:
- Master of Occupational Therapy Degree
- Current practicing member of the designated provincial Occupational Therapy regulatory body
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal early childhood development
- 3 or more years' experience working with children with vision loss, as well as children with additional disabling conditions, is an asset
- A valid driver's license is required
- Current clean child abuse registry and criminal records check
- All personnel hired to provide low vision services must meet the requirements of the VLRC National Vision Rehabilitation (Low Vision Specialist) Training Program
- ACVREP certification required
Benefits:
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth. Our salary range for this position is $38.47/hour.
