Full-Time

Rehabilitation of the Blind Sp

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Oklahoma State Government

Oklahoma State Government

201-500 employees

Manages state-funded health care costs and quality

Compensation Overview

$49.3k - $68.7k/yr

+ 5% additional pay for certification

Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior

Tulsa, OK, USA

Position is located in Tulsa Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI91).

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in a disability related field (Level I)
  • Bachelor’s degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility (Level II)
  • Master’s degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and three years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility (Level III)
  • Master’s degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and four years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility (Level IV)
  • Proficiency in Uncontracted Unified English Braille (Level I)
  • Proficiency in Contracted Unified English Braille (Level II, III, IV)
  • Certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC) (Level II, III, IV)
  • Willingness to perform all job-related travel
Responsibilities
  • Provides counseling and individualized instruction to persons who are blind or severely visually impaired
  • Interprets and analyzes consumers' physical or mental condition, social and economic situation, attitudes and aptitudes
  • Consults with physicians and other medical and rehabilitation personnel
  • Develops an individualized rehabilitation/independent living plan with consumer
  • Provides individual instruction in developing orientation and mobility skills
  • Educates and trains civic groups and rehabilitation professionals
  • Conducts assessments and determines eligibility for services
  • Documents consumers’ progress in achieving planned objectives
  • Manages a caseload and maintains records in accordance with agency standards
Desired Qualifications
  • Currently holding a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Orientation and Mobility Specialty (COMS)
  • Two additional years of experience in a closely related field teaching blindness skills
Oklahoma State Government

Oklahoma State Government

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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) manages the costs of health care funded by the state in Oklahoma. It ensures that the health care services provided meet acceptable standards while also aiming to create a positive experience for citizens who rely on these services. OHCA's work involves purchasing health care efficiently, analyzing ways to improve access and quality, and building partnerships to enhance health outcomes for Oklahomans. The agency serves low-income individuals, families, and other vulnerable groups who depend on state-funded health care. Its focus is on controlling costs, assuring quality, and making health care accessible. OHCA operates by responsibly allocating state and federal funds to purchase necessary health care services, ensuring that it meets health care standards while being fiscally responsible. The agency's goal is to improve health outcomes for its clients through effective management and strategic partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$4.2M

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion improves accessibility and quality of care in rural areas.
  • Value-based care models help manage costs while ensuring high-quality care.
  • Medicaid expansion increases the number of insured individuals under OHCA's care.

What critics are saying

  • Increased measles outbreaks could strain OHCA's resources and cost management.
  • DDS waitlist reduction may challenge OHCA's capacity to maintain quality and accessibility.
  • Grants to tech companies may divert state funding from OHCA's healthcare budget.

What makes Oklahoma State Government unique

  • OHCA focuses on cost control and quality assurance in state-funded healthcare.
  • The agency serves diverse populations, including low-income and vulnerable groups.
  • OHCA fosters strategic partnerships to improve health outcomes in Oklahoma.

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