Low Vision Occupational Therapist

Low Vision Occupational Therapist
Founded in Lausanne in 1843, the Fondation Asile des aveugles includes the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, university ophthalmology service, a research center, the Centre pédagogique pour élèves handicapés de la vue (CPHV), the social service, rehabilitation and low vision service, and the médico-social establishment Clair-Soleil.
More than 650 employees mobilize every day in the service of visual health to offer diagnostic, treatment, and support services to people affected in their vision.
In order to complete our team, we are looking for a
Low Vision Occupational Therapist
Your mission
Ensure the development, maintenance, and compensation of the visual capacities of our clients with the aim of promoting their autonomy as well as their social integration.
Evaluate visual capacities and the level of independence
Advise, adapt, and design, within a multidisciplinary framework, optical means, auxiliary aids, and environmental adaptations (lighting, arrangements)
Perform evaluations at home, in professional, school, or public environments and propose adapted arrangements
Guarantee the completion and quality of administrative work, the establishment of statistics, etc.
Your assets
Bachelor in occupational therapy
Specialist training in rehabilitation in the field of visual impairment
Team spirit and ability to work in an interdisciplinary network
Comfortable with IT tools
Creativity in the therapeutic approach
Interpersonal skills, patience, and tact with the client
Driver's license: frequent travel outdoors
We offer you
An enriching activity within a dynamic environment where you can showcase your talents, salary conditions in relation to your skills.
Activity rate: 60% to 100%
Nature of the contract: Permanent contract
Start date: To be agreed
Workplace: Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, Lausanne
Remuneration: According to DECFO standards
Information: M. Lucien Panchaud, Directeur Santé communautaire, jpid36318bejm jpit0937jm jpiy26jm