Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services•Sacramento, CA

59d•$60 - $65•Remote

About The Position

Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview At Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation, our clinicians don’t just treat clients; they walk beside them as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy that happens out in the community — wherever life takes them. The Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist is an educator responsible for evaluating and training individuals with physical, cognitive, or visual impairments to drive safely. The CDRS conducts clinical and behind-the-wheel assessments and recommends specialized adaptive equipment. The instruction is documented to create rehabilitation plans and collaborate to ensure safe, independent mobility. If you’re passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you’ll find your purpose here! Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program: Who we are looking for: CDRS - Driving Therapy Certification Experience with Assistive Technology highly preferred An experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

Requirements

Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) credential through ADED (Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists).
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in driver training, mobility instruction, transportation safety, or related driver rehabilitation work.
Experience working with neurological or medically complex populations (TBI, stroke, SCI, cognitive impairments).
Experience working within a rehabilitation or healthcare setting.
Familiarity with interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Adhere to ADED best practices, ethics, and professional guidelines for driver rehabilitation.
Ensure compliance with DMV laws, RWW safety requirements, and insurance rules.
Maintain safe operation and cleanliness of company driver rehab vehicle(s).
Maintain current CDRS certification through ongoing professional development.
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

Experience with Assistive Technology highly preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, evidence based driver evaluations, including intake interview and background review, vision screening, cognitive, perceptual, motor, and reaction-time assessments, and behind-the-wheel assessment in adaptive or standard vehicle.
Identify functional limitations impacting driving performance.
Determine readiness for learning new driving skills or returning to driving.
Provide structured, individualized driver training sessions using adaptive equipment as needed.
Teach compensatory strategies and safe driving behaviors for individuals with neurological and physical impairments.
Maintain adherence to DMV driver safety requirements and ADED DRS standards.
Recommend appropriate adaptive driving equipment, vehicle modifications, and technology based on client needs.
Collaborate with adaptive equipment vendors for fitting, ordering, or installation.
Train clients in safe use of adaptive equipment.
Complete accurate and timely documentation including 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 (OT/SLP/PT, neuropsychology, case management).
Communicate with physicians regarding medical clearance and fitness to drive status.
Participate in team meetings and care planning discussions.
Provide education to clients, families, and caregivers regarding driving expectations and safety.