How do they match: Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

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

  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Teacher
  • Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

  • Administer tests and interpret test results to develop rehabilitation plans for clients.
  • Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counselors, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.
  • Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
  • Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.
  • Refer clients to services, such as eye care, health care, rehabilitation, and counseling, to enhance visual and life functioning or when condition exceeds scope of practice.
  • Teach independent living skills or techniques, such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.

  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.