Occupational Therapist / Driver Rehab Specialist

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks an Occupational Therapist / Driver Rehab Specialist to support safe, independent community mobility. In this on-site role, you will complete comprehensive OT and driver rehabilitation evaluations, including visual, cognitive, physical, and perceptual assessments to determine driving readiness. You will design and deliver individualized treatment and training plans, recommend adaptive equipment and vehicle modifications, and provide on-road training in collaboration with certified driver specialists. Working within a collaborative, academic health system, you will partner closely with physicians, neuropsychology, PT, and care teams to guide fitness-to-drive decisions and support patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, and age-related conditions. Responsibilities include thorough documentation in the EMR, patient and family education, and participation in program development and evidence-based practice initiatives. UVM Health Network offers a learning-focused, inclusive environment with access to advanced technology, research collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth while serving diverse communities across Vermont and northern New York.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT and driver rehab evaluations to determine driving readiness and safety.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and driver training plans.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive driving equipment and vehicle modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, neuropsychology, PT, and other team members on fitness-to-drive decisions.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe driving, community mobility, and compensatory strategies.
• Coordinate on-road assessments with certified driver specialists and community partners.
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and institutional policies related to driving and disability.
• Provide mentorship and education to students and staff on driver rehabilitation concepts.

Required Skills

• Occupational therapy evaluation
• Driver rehabilitation assessment
• Adaptive equipment prescription
• Vehicle modification recommendations
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Functional mobility training
• Cognitive-perceptual assessment
• Patient and caregiver education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration