[Nfbk] Job opening at CVI Atlanta, Georgia

[Nickie Pearl]

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From: David Andrews
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:13 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Job opening at CVI Atlanta, Georgia


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>I am sending this out because they need blind employees and strong blind 
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>From: Anisio Correia
>To: georgia-statewide-coalition-on-blindness at googlegroups.com
>Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:24 AM
>Subject: Job opening at CVI
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>Exciting employment opportunity - Low Vision Clinic Director in Atlanta, 
>Georgia
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>The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) has an immediate opening for a 
>Director of its Low Vision Clinic. Established more than 30 years ago 
>within a rehabilitation and social service model, the clinic is now 
>positioned to adopt a medical model more fully, which will enable us to 
>expand and access additional medical reimbursement options.
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>We seek an Occupational Therapist who possesses certification in Low Vision 
>or is committed to attain such certification within the first year of 
>employment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in staff 
>supervision and program management. In addition to managing the day-to-day 
>operations of the Clinic, the successful candidate will also be expected to 
>carry a small caseload of Medicare-eligible patients.
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>Currently, CVI's Low Vision Clinic operates an average of three clinic days 
>per week, utilizing four contract Optometrists and two full-time Certified 
>Low Vision Therapists, resulting in over 700 low vision exams per year. 
>CVI's onsite VisAbility store provides a mechanism for seamless dispensing 
>of devices, so patients can often leave the facility with their prescribed 
>optical and non-optical devices.
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>CVI offers competitive salaries and excellent fringe benefits, including 
>vacation and sick leave, a 403-B plan and medical coverage. In addition, 
>CVI closes during the week between Christmas and New Year, which averages 
>an additional week of time off.
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>CVI is a fully accredited organization which provides services to persons 
>of all ages experiencing vision loss. The majority of patients served 
>through our low vision clinic are older adults, experiencing vision loss as 
>a result of age-related conditions.
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>CVI is located in Midtown Atlanta, close to public transportation, fine 
>dining, arts and many educational venues.
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>For more information or to apply, please email resume and cover letter to:
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>Anisio Correia
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>Vice President for Programs
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>Center for the Visually Impaired
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>739 W. Peachtree St. NW
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>Atlanta, GA 30308
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>404-602-4291 office
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>acorreia at cviga.org
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>www.cviga.org
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