Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist / CDRS / DRP
About The Position
The Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS or DRP) is an educator who evaluates and trains individuals with physical, cognitive, or visual impairments to drive safely. The specialist conducts clinical and behind-the-wheel assessments, recommends specialized adaptive equipment, documents instruction to create rehabilitation plans, and collaborates with others to support safe, independent mobility. The role seeks a clinically licensed OT, PT, or SLP with DRP or CDRS credentials. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that provides care in clients’ homes and community environments, as well as workplaces and schools. Its continuum of care primarily supports people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA, with the aim of improving functional skills and independence.
Requirements
- CDRS credential through ADED (Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists).
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- At least 2 years of experience in driver training, mobility instruction, transportation safety, or related driver rehabilitation work.
- Experience working with neurological or medically complex populations, including TBI, stroke, SCI, or cognitive impairments.
- Experience in a rehabilitation or healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Adherence to ADED best practices, ethics, and professional guidelines for driver rehabilitation.
- Compliance with DMV laws, RWW safety requirements, and insurance rules.
- Strong knowledge of adaptive driving equipment, vehicle modification processes, state driving laws, and functional impairments related to TBI/ABI and neurological disorders.
- Excellent communication, observation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in community settings.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based driver evaluations, including intake interviews, background reviews, vision screening, cognitive, perceptual, motor, and reaction-time assessments, and behind-the-wheel assessments in adaptive or standard vehicles.
- Identify functional limitations that affect driving performance.
- Determine readiness to learn new driving skills or return to driving.
- Provide structured, individualized driver training, using adaptive equipment as needed.
- Teach compensatory strategies and safe driving behaviors to individuals with neurological and physical impairments.
- Follow DMV driver safety requirements and ADED DRS standards.
- Recommend adaptive driving equipment, vehicle modifications, and technology based on client needs; collaborate with vendors on fitting, ordering, or installation.
- Train clients in the safe use of adaptive equipment.
- Complete timely evaluation reports, training notes, progress summaries, and discharge recommendations; provide written recommendations to referral sources, physicians, case managers, insurers, and families.
- Maintain records consistent with RWW and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including OT, SLP, PT, neuropsychology, and case management; communicate with physicians about medical clearance and fitness to drive.
- Participate in team meetings and care planning discussions.
- Educate clients, families, and caregivers about driving expectations and safety.
- Maintain safe operation and cleanliness of company driver rehabilitation vehicles.
- Maintain current CDRS certification through ongoing professional development.
- Travel 75–100%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
