What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vision Therapist position at Ann Arbor Vision Therapy?
Are you an energetic team player looking for a fulfilling career that changes the lives of children, teens, and adults? Do you enjoy coaching and helping patients improve their daily lives in school, sports, and work performance? If so, we are looking for you!
About the Position: As a Vision Therapist, you will play an instrumental role in treating binocular vision dysfunctions for your patients. One-on-one (therapist to-patient) sessions will be conducted under doctor supervision. Individualized treatment plans will allow you to treat your patients to develop their visual abilities and improve their daily living in the classroom, the workplace, and in sports. This is a great position for someone with a background in education or occupational therapy. Experience not required, willing to train the right candidate.
Strong candidates are:
Devoted to continued education and interest in visual development
Able to build a one-on-one rapport with patients
Have excellent people skills
Possess a patient-focused mindset
Able to work in a team environment with oversight from doctors and teammates
Have a basic knowledge of computer software (EHR, Progress Notes, Payment Processing)
What is Vision Therapy?: Vision therapy is a rehabilitative program, prescribed to treat developmental and/or neurologically induced dysfunctions of the visual system. The American Optometric Association defines vision therapy as a sequence of neurosensory and neuromuscular activities individually prescribed and monitored by a doctor to develop, rehabilitate, and enhance visual skills and processing.
Work Environment:
Dedicated Vision Therapy Suite
Monday - Friday Clinic Hours
Paid Time Off
Holidays
IRA Matching
Considerable Discount on Personal Eyewear
Professional Development Opportunities