Low vision occupational therapist specializing in orientation and mobility

• 19 août 2026
• 60 - 100%
• Durée indéterminée
• français (Élémentaire)
• av. de France 15, 1004 Lausanne
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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, 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 by their vision.

In order to complete our team, we are looking for a

Low vision occupational therapist specializing 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 in locomotion
• Carry out a final assessment and a final care report
• Participate in the development of the service's activities and projects in compliance with the service objectives and the vision of the Fondation

Your assets

• Bachelor in occupational therapy
• Authorization to practice as an occupational therapist in the canton of Vaud mandatory, or process in progress
• Diploma as an expert in rehabilitation for visually impaired and blind people - Specialization orientation and mobility or a title deemed equivalent
• 2 years of experience in occupational therapy practice
• Team spirit and ability to work in an interdisciplinary network
• Comfortable with IT tools
• Creativity in the therapeutic approach
• Interpersonal skills, patience, and rapport with the client
• Driving license: frequent travel outside

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: Indefinite term contract

Start date: To be agreed

Place of work: Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, Lausanne

Remuneration: According to DECFO standards

Information: M. Lucien Panchaud, Directeur Santé communautaire, 021 353 73 53