What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vision Therapist – Part-Time position at The Functional Vision Center?
About Us
The Functional Vision Center is a specialized developmental optometry practice dedicated to helping children and adults develop and improve their visual skills.
We provide individualized care in developmental optometry, vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Our patients include children with visual difficulties affecting learning and development, individuals experiencing challenges with eye teaming and focusing, and patients recovering from concussions or other neurological injuries.
We are passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-informed care that helps our patients reach their full potential.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Part-Time Vision Therapist to join our growing practice.
As a Vision Therapist, you will work one-on-one with patients to implement individualized vision therapy programs under the direction of our optometrist.
This is a hands-on, interactive position that combines patient care, creativity, problem-solving, and education. Our ideal candidate enjoys working with children and adults, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals.
No prior vision therapy experience is required. We provide paid, hands-on training for the right candidate.
We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, particularly those with experience in education, child development, healthcare, rehabilitation, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individualized vision therapy sessions under the supervision of the optometrist.
- Guide patients through therapeutic activities designed to develop visual skills, including eye teaming, focusing, eye movements, visual processing, and visual-motor integration.
- Adapt activities to accommodate patients' ages, abilities, and individual needs.
- Build positive, encouraging relationships with patients and families.
- Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed home therapy activities.
- Document therapy sessions and communicate patient progress to the supervising optometrist.
- Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Collaborate with the optometrist to support individualized treatment goals.
- Create a welcoming, supportive, and motivating environment for patients.
Qualifications
Required:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for working with children and adults.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow individualized treatment protocols.
- Creativity, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Dependability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the supervising optometrist.
Preferred but Not Required:
- Previous experience in vision therapy.
- Background in education, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, child development, or a related healthcare field.
- Experience working with children or individuals with developmental or neurological challenges.
- Familiarity with visual-motor development, sensory processing, or rehabilitation.
Schedule and Compensation
- Position: Part-Time
- Hours: Weekday afternoons, approximately 2:00 PM–6:30 PM.
- Saturday Availability: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM preferred.
- Compensation: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Training: Paid, on-the-job training provided.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive paid training in vision therapy techniques and procedures.
- Opportunity to work directly with patients and make a meaningful impact on their daily lives.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills.
- A rewarding career in a specialized and growing area of optometric care.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about helping others, enjoy working in a hands-on and engaging environment, and are interested in learning about developmental vision care, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume through Indeed along with a brief description of why you are interested in becoming a Vision Therapist.
The Functional Vision Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- 1. What interests you about working as a Vision Therapist?
- Are you available to work Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM?
- Are you available to work Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $23