Vision Therapist
Optometric Vision Therapist (Training Provided)
This is a very specialized and rewarding position that provides one-on-one patient experience!
If your passion is working with and helping people of all ages reach their goals, then our practice may be a great fit for you!
The Center for Vision Development and Performance Vision Therapy is looking for TWO passionate full-time vision therapists to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and is interested and willing to become knowledgeable about our specialized area of practice. We are looking for someone with initiative who learns quickly and can take ownership of the role and training. Our vision therapists are fully trained in-house and will work closely with the optometrists and vision therapists. Our team is a small, close-knit group that works well together and is invested in the growth and sustainability of our practice.
About Us
We are the longest-established vision therapy practice in Middle Tennessee founded in 2009. We have a strong, established patient base and receive referrals from them as well as from healthcare professionals such as primary care optometrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation hospitals and educators.
We are a strong team and work well together. We are very proud of our service to our patients and our level of professionalism, including our long-term relationships with our patients and their families.
We are organized and efficient while still maintaining a personal touch. Our minimum standard is considered above and beyond by most. A standard of excellence is what we strive for every day. Staff is encouraged to communicate their needs and ideas. We are goal oriented and provide incentives and rewards to staff based on their productivity and achievement of goals.
We are open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday.
We deliver all aspects of vision therapy. Our patient base is diverse, consisting of both children and adults and includes those with special needs such as autism and brain injury.
Vision Therapist Position Details
This is a full-time position.
Must be available M-F during the hours of 9am – 7pm and rotating Saturdays from 9am - 2pm. Working shifts are 8-10 hours (40 hours) with a 1 hour lunch break. Your scheduled hours will vary during training. Once trained, you will have a permanent and consistent working schedule.
Starting salary is $15-20 per hour based on experience. Once training is successfully completed, compensation will be reviewed and modified based on performance. Employees may also qualify for production-based bonuses and periodic salary increases based on performance. Experience in related fields such as teaching, ABA therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and healthcare is taken into salary considerations.
1 year commitment required, preferably longer. Training takes 2-3 months.
Applicants with vision therapy training is preferred but not required.
Main Duties
Complete the training process. Our training is an intensive process that involves hands-on observations, independent study and reading, and written and oral reviews to ensure knowledge of material.
Provide vision therapy services to patients in professional and friendly manner.
Work one-on-one with patients of all ages (majority are school-aged children).
Complete session record notes for each patient.
Work closely with the optometrists and other vision therapists to maintain high level of patient care.
Administer, grade and input scores from visual processing evaluations.
Communicate home activities changes and plans with patients and parents.
Maintain clean and professional vision therapy room and clinic.
Necessary Qualities
-Mature, calm, organized
-Must enjoy working with patients of all shapes and sizes: children, adults, special population patients including autism and brain injury
-Quick learner, must be able to learn vision therapy techniques and procedures
-Great at time management and completing tasks on-time
-Reliable and independent
-Strong communication skills
-Able to work well with the doctor and vision therapist team in collaborative environment
-Able to think analytically
-Detail oriented
Related Experience
-Working with children
-Experience or degree in early childhood education
-Teaching/Tutoring
-Physical Therapy / Physical Therapy Assistant
-Occupational Therapy / Occupational Therapy Assistant
-Speech Therapy
-Optometry or Pre-optometry
-Optician
-Customer Service
-Medical Assistant
Email Resumes To:
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Optometric Vision Therapist (Training Provided)
This is a very specialized and rewarding position that provides one-on-one patient experience!
If your passion is working with and helping people of all ages reach their goals, then our practice may be a great fit for you!
The Center for Vision Development and Performance Vision Therapy is looking for TWO passionate full-time vision therapists to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and is interested and willing to become knowledgeable about our specialized area of practice. We are looking for someone with initiative who learns quickly and can take ownership of the role and training. Our vision therapists are fully trained in-house and will work closely with the optometrists and vision therapists. Our team is a small, close-knit group that works well together and is invested in the growth and sustainability of our practice.
About Us
We are the longest-established vision therapy practice in Middle Tennessee founded in 2009. We have a strong, established patient base and receive referrals from them as well as from healthcare professionals such as primary care optometrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation hospitals and educators.
We are a strong team and work well together. We are very proud of our service to our patients and our level of professionalism, including our long-term relationships with our patients and their families.
We are organized and efficient while still maintaining a personal touch. Our minimum standard is considered above and beyond by most. A standard of excellence is what we strive for every day. Staff is encouraged to communicate their needs and ideas. We are goal oriented and provide incentives and rewards to staff based on their productivity and achievement of goals.
We are open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday.
We deliver all aspects of vision therapy. Our patient base is diverse, consisting of both children and adults and includes those with special needs such as autism and brain injury.
Vision Therapist Position Details
This is a full-time position.
Must be available M-F during the hours of 9am – 7pm and rotating Saturdays from 9am - 2pm. Working shifts are 8-10 hours (40 hours) with a 1 hour lunch break. Your scheduled hours will vary during training. Once trained, you will have a permanent and consistent working schedule.
Starting salary is $15-20 per hour based on experience. Once training is successfully completed, compensation will be reviewed and modified based on performance. Employees may also qualify for production-based bonuses and periodic salary increases based on performance. Experience in related fields such as teaching, ABA therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and healthcare is taken into salary considerations.
1 year commitment required, preferably longer. Training takes 2-3 months.
Applicants with vision therapy training is preferred but not required.
Main Duties
Complete the training process. Our training is an intensive process that involves hands-on observations, independent study and reading, and written and oral reviews to ensure knowledge of material.
Provide vision therapy services to patients in professional and friendly manner.
Work one-on-one with patients of all ages (majority are school-aged children).
Complete session record notes for each patient.
Work closely with the optometrists and other vision therapists to maintain high level of patient care.
Administer, grade and input scores from visual processing evaluations.
Communicate home activities changes and plans with patients and parents.
Maintain clean and professional vision therapy room and clinic.
Necessary Qualities
-Mature, calm, organized
-Must enjoy working with patients of all shapes and sizes: children, adults, special population patients including autism and brain injury
-Quick learner, must be able to learn vision therapy techniques and procedures
-Great at time management and completing tasks on-time
-Reliable and independent
-Strong communication skills
-Able to work well with the doctor and vision therapist team in collaborative environment
-Able to think analytically
-Detail oriented
Related Experience
-Working with children
-Experience or degree in early childhood education
-Teaching/Tutoring
-Physical Therapy / Physical Therapy Assistant
-Occupational Therapy / Occupational Therapy Assistant
-Speech Therapy
-Optometry or Pre-optometry
-Optician
-Customer Service
-Medical Assistant
Email Resumes To:
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