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Vision Rehabilitation Therapist | UF Health Gainesville Eldercare | Full-time | Days

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Vision rehabilitation therapy for adults with severe vision loss.

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Found
18 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
Location
Gainesville, Florida

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Overview Full-time. 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Monday - Friday The Vision Rehabilitation Therapist provides instruction in activities of daily living, adjustment to vision loss, assistive technology and low vision for clients, primarily Adults & Seniors with severe to total vision loss to maximize independence, safety and quality of life. The majority of training and services are provided itinerantly throughout Alachua County. Responsibilities UF Health Experience & Rewards: • Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital • NCI-designated cancer institute • U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network provider • Multi-disciplinary rehab centers • Great medical benefits • Competitive retirement plan • ...and more! Qualifications Minimum Education • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree emphasizing Vision Rehabilitation from an accredited university. Experience requirement • Minimum of 350 hours internship under the supervision of a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Low Vision Therapist or Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Licensure/Certification/Registration • Certification as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or eligible for certification, certification to be obtained within one year. Individuals with certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Low Vision Therapist or Teacher of the Visually Impaired may also be considered. • Valid drivers license. Motor Vehicle Operator Designation • Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'frequent driver' NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

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