Vision Therapist

The MedServ Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical practice in New York seeks a compassionate Vision Therapist to provide top-tier care for patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities. The role involves conducting vision therapy sessions, monitoring and documenting patient progress, and adjusting treatment based on feedback. Candidates should possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in health-related fields, with preferred certification as a Vision Therapist. Flexible schedules are available, with compensation ranging from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities is important.
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting vision therapy sessions based on treatment plans.
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress.
• Adjusting therapy activities based on performance and feedback.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities

Customer-service orientation

Strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, health sciences, etc.

Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT)

Job description

Vision Therapist
The MedServ Group
Compensation: $25.00 - 30.00 per hour.
Schedule: 1 Visit Monthly.

TheMedServ Group is a rapidly growing medical practice that provides residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities with top‑of‑the‑line care. We are currently searching for a talented Vision Therapist to join our team! You will use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. The ideal Vision Therapist is confident, compassionate, and committed to delivering quality healthcare to the elderly population.

Vision Therapist Responsibilities

• Conducting vision therapy sessions based on treatment plans prescribed by an eye care professional.
• Monitoring and documenting patient progress.
• Adjusting therapy activities based on performance and feedback.
• Promoting healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
• Reporting findings to our clinical director of optometry.

Vision Therapist Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, health sciences, etc.
• Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) or Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT) certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics.
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.

General Information

• 7–8 hours visiting patients plus paperwork.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (typically 9:00AM-5:00PM). Flexible schedules also available.
• 8–15 patients per visit.
• Part Time Compensation: $25.00 - 30.00 per hour (8-15 patients per day).