Description

Founded in Lausanne in 1843, the Asile des aveugles Foundation includes the Jules-Gonin Ophthalmic Hospital, a university ophthalmology service, a research centre, the Educational Centre for Visually Impaired Pupils (CPHV), social services, rehabilitation and low vision, and the Clair-Soleil medico-social establishment.

More than 650 employees mobilise every day in the service of visual health to offer diagnostic, treatment and support services to people with visual impairments.

To complete our team, we are looking for a

Low Vision Occupational Therapist Specialist in Orientation and Mobility

Your mission

• Prepare and carry out an assessment of locomotion needs
• Formulate objectives and establish an intervention plan
• Advise and support the beneficiary in learning compensation techniques and strategies for locomotion
• Carry out a final assessment and a discharge report
• Participate in the development of the service's activities and projects in accordance with the service's objectives and the Foundation's vision

Your assets

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
• Authorisation to practise as an occupational therapist in the canton of Vaud is mandatory, or process underway
• Diploma as an expert in rehabilitation of visually impaired and blind persons – Specialisation in orientation and mobility or equivalent qualification
• 2 years' experience in occupational therapy practice
• Team spirit and ability to work in an interdisciplinary network
• Comfortable with IT tools
• Creativity in therapeutic approach
• Good interpersonal skills, patience and tact with clients
• Driving licence: frequent travel outside

We offer you

A rewarding activity within a dynamic environment where you can showcase your talents, salary conditions commensurate with your skills.Activity rate: 60% to 100%Contract type: Permanent contractStart date: To be agreedWorkplace: Jules-Gonin Ophthalmic Hospital, LausanneRemuneration: According to DECFO standardsInformation: Mr Lucien Panchaud, Director of Community Health, 021 353 73 53