Vision Therapist

TOTAL VISION LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Vision LLC is seeking a vision therapist to provide one-on-one therapeutic services under the supervision of an optometrist. You will work with patients of all ages on eye movement, focusing, and visual processing using prisms, lenses, and computerized programs.

Under this full-time hourly role in Carlsbad, CA, you will document progress, manage charts, and coordinate scheduling and insurance verifications to support seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience in Ophthalmic or Optometric industry is a plus.
• Experience with children with special needs, ABA therapy or rehabilitation welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one vision therapy services under supervision of an optometrist.
• Conduct assessments and document patient progress with standardized notes.
• Maintain electronic charts, scheduling, and reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate with patients and families to address needs and questions.
• Coordinate insurance verification for vision therapy coverage.
• Support department scheduling and overall productivity.
• Record patient encounters accurately using office software.

Skills

Vision therapy

Patient care

Electronic charting

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TV Carlsbad - Carlsbad, CA 92008

Position Type: Full Time- Hourly

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00

Travel Percentage: None

A vision therapist, under the supervision of an optometrist, provides one-to-one direct therapeutic services with patients that have eye movement, focusing, eye teaming, and visual information processing deficits utilizing specialized equipment such as prisms, lenses, filters and occlusion, computerized programs and balance and movement activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Comprehensive training with lecture, study material assignments, workshops and co-treatment of patients will be provided on an on-going basis.

• Working one on one with patients of all abilities and all ages, having their best interest in mind. Applying vision therapy theory and techniques and adapting to increase patient success.
• Providing Vision Therapy assessments using standardized tests as well as objective measurements and observations.
• Charting weekly patient notes in a timely manner to get doctor signatures/approvals between sessions.
• Providing doctor support in managing electronic charts, scheduling, report writing, and record keeping.
• Phone and in-person conversations with patients and families to meet patient’s needs.
• Making phone calls with insurance companies to verify coverage for vision therapy services.
• Monitoring department schedule to ensure department productivity.
• Accurately recording patient encounters both by clinical notes and using office software for appointment transactions.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience in Ophthalmic or Optometric Industry is a plus but is not required.
• Experience in working with children with special needs, behavioral modification/ ABA therapy, child and geriatric care, and rehabilitation therapy is welcomed.

Total Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.