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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-1122.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

What this job is about

Assist clients with visual impairments to achieve independence and mobility.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Assess client needs and goals

    Evaluate clients' functioning in vision, mobility skills, and personal objectives.

  2. 2

    Develop rehabilitation plans

    Create instructional plans collaboratively with clients based on assessment results.

  3. 3

    Train clients on mobility devices

    Teach clients to use adaptive mobility devices like canes and electronic travel aids.

  4. 4

    Monitor client progress

    Track clients' advancements to adjust rehabilitation plans as necessary.

  5. 5

    Provide consultations and support

    Educate groups such as parents and teachers about visual impairments and support strategies.

Tools used in this work
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaOracle PeopleSoftPythonRubySAP softwareWorkday software

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