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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.

Median salary

$98,340

Typical range

$67k – $130k

Job outlook

+14% (much faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

    Entry / Junior

    $67,090

    ~2 yrs to advance

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

    Established

    $98,340

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

    Senior

    $114,085

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
  • •Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • •Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
  • •Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
  • •Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.

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