Vision Therapist

Joseph & Nace Optometric Corporatio; California; Presencial; USD 54.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Joseph & Nace Optometric Corporatio in California is seeking a Vision Therapist to support eye care under an optometrist. You will perform non-surgical vision therapy, design exercises, and monitor progress to improve coordination and processing.

Responsibilities include collaborating on treatment plans, creating home therapy activities, documenting sessions, and communicating with referring doctors. OTA or BA experience preferred, with emphasis on patient care and teamwork.

Formación

• OTA or BA experience preferred.
• Ability to perform non-surgical vision therapy.
• Strong communication with patients and doctors.

Responsabilidades

• Therapy and Rehabilitation: provide vision therapy to patients.
• Treatment Planning: assist optometrist in plans and home activities.
• Visual Skills Training: use eye exercises and devices to retrain vision.
• Administrative Tasks: document sessions and coordinate with doctors.

Conocimientos

Vision therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Educación

OTA or BA experience preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Description

A Vision Therapist is a specialized healthcare professional who works under the guidance of an optometrist or ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat visual system dysfunctions using non-surgical methods. The position is dedicated to improving a patient's visual coordination, efficiency, and processing capabilities.

The duties and responsibilities of a Vision Therapist typically include:

• Therapy and Rehabilitation: Providing therapy and rehabilitation services to patients with a range of visual concerns. This involves performing exercises and visual activities to help patients regain or improve eye function.
• Treatment Planning: Collaborating with an optometrist to assess a patient's needs, create comprehensive treatment plans, and develop home therapy activities for maintenance of skills.
• Visual Skills Training: Utilizing non-invasive techniques such as eye exercises, specialized optical devices, and tailored activities to retrain the eyes and the brain to work together.
• Administrative Tasks: Responsibilities can include documenting therapy sessions, faxing reports to referring doctors and case managers, and other general office duties.

The overall goal of the position is to help patients achieve a higher level of visual performance, which can lead to improvements in academic and sports abilities and general quality of life.

OTA or BA experience preferred.