Vision Therapist

About the role

Vision therapists work one-on-one in a professional clinical setting using structured programs that help children and adults achieve their best through Vision Therapy. They treat children with developmental learning delays and individuals of all ages who have suffered due to a traumatic brain injury.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize patient sessions in accordance with exam findings and specific optometric and patient goals
• Conduct therapy sessions that are meaningful and produce desirable results
• Assign homework exercises that complement therapy sessions
• Conduct and score perceptual testing evaluations to determine if a patient would benefit from Vision Therapy sessions
• Complete proper paperwork to ensure charting is in compliance with insurance regulations
• Provide patients and patients' parents with a complete understanding of the exam findings, session outcome, and homework expectations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the therapy and testing rooms, including making copies and supplies of home materials
• Assist the doctors with letters to parents, schools, etc., after examinations, including vision and learning letters and re-evaluation letters
• Participate in workshops to educate patients, parents, and other professionals about the impact that a functional vision problem has on learning
• Maintain certification by continuing education
• Communicate with doctors and other professionals about the progress of patients
• Assist with scheduling and rescheduling of therapy appointments
• Consistently maintain a level of creativity and growth to ensure patients receive a high level of care

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Optical industry experience is preferred but not required
• Strong people, communication, and development skills

Benefits

• 401(k) with Match
• Medical, Dental, Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Benefits applicable to full-time employees only.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.