Rehabilitation Technologist RE13075, Interdisciplinary Human Development, University of Kentucky

Human Development Institutes (HDI) Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS) is seeking a Rehabilitation Technologist to provide rehabilitation technology assessments, training, demonstration, fabrication, and refurbishment of technology for HDI CATS.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Provide training around various types and applications of assistive technology. Provide rehabilitation technology assessments for consumers. Develop specifications for rehabilitation technology equipment and standards for provision of assistive technology services. Produce reports with specific recommendations for consumers and their approved providers. Provide installation and training for Assistive Technology (AT) for consumers to ensure that consumers are able to use their equipment effectively. Provide information, training, accommodation assistance, and other AT related services to consumers, and members of the public.

Minimum qualifications are Bachelor's Degree. Degree in engineering, especially rehabilitation or biomedical engineering; occupational therapy, physical therapy or speech-language pathology; and other engineering, technical or allied health science field w/experience in assistive/rehabilitation technology are preferred.

Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees. See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work.

To apply for job # RE13075, submit a UK Online Application at http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/173055. If you have any questions, contact HR/Employment, phone (859) 257-9555 press 2. Application deadline is February 19, 2018.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.