Vision Therapist

FYidoctors; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading eyecare provider as a Vision Therapist, where your expertise will help enhance the lives of patients facing vision challenges. This part-time role allows you to develop and implement personalized therapy plans, conduct assessments, and collaborate closely with a dedicated team. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and excel in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Vision Therapist preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement vision therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Conduct visual skills assessments and manage patient scheduling.

Skills

Vision Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Computer Knowledge

Education

Experience in child/human development

Education background (preferred)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our FYidoctors Toronto Yonge St. clinic is seeking someone like you to bring your exceptional skills and experience with you and join us as our newest Vision Therapist.

This position is a part-time role working 20-29 hours per week. Our clinic is open Monday to Saturday.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Develop and implement comprehensive vision therapy treatment plans for patients with vision and learning deficiencies, amblyopia, basic strabismus, and mild traumatic brain injuries under the guidance of Vision Therapy Supervisor as needed.
• Execute one-on-one therapy sessions with patients.
• Collaborate with the Optometrist to present detailed patient progress reports during weekly meetings, providing expert insights into treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
• Participate in patient care communication:
  • Referral communication with providers and patients.
  • Case discussions with potential patients.
  • Scheduling.
  • Report writing for the Optometrist’s visual therapy exams.
• Conduct comprehensive visual skills assessments, utilizing standardized testing protocols and clinical observation, to identify patient visual strengths, weaknesses, and functional limitations.
• Assist in marketing needs and tasks for the visual skills clinic.
• Manage patient scheduling, including therapy sessions and follow-up appointments, to optimize patient flow and resource utilization.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What Do You Bring?

• Minimum two years of experience as a Vision Therapist (preferred).
• Experience in child/human development, education, or OT/OTA preferred.
• Passionate about customer experience; a great communicator who can provide exceptional patient care.
• Committed to excelling as a member of a high-performing team.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office suite.

Why You Should Join Us?

FYidoctors, a division of FYihealth group, is Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced eyecare provider. Our purpose is to enhance the lives of our patients. If you're excited about joining a team that puts patients first and enjoys the process, you belong with us! Our doctor-led, patient-first approach has driven our rapid growth. At FYi, you'll have a meaningful impact on people's lives and have fun doing it.

At FYihealth group, our core values are Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are happy to provide accommodations, should they be required, at any point in the application process. If you require an accommodation, please let your recruiter know. All accommodation information will be kept confidential and used solely to ensure an accessible candidate experience.