Careers

Job Description (Vision Therapist)

We are looking to hire a part time or full time vision therapist to join our team in early 2027. The doctors at our office specialize in developmental (behavioral) optometry. While they perform traditional eyecare, their focus is in helping their patients achieve full vision potential. This goes beyond having 20/20 vision.
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The vision therapy position would involve working 1:1 with athletes, children, adults, individuals with specials needs and individuals that have suffered from traumatic brain injuries. Conditions treated include eye turns (strabismus), lazy eye (amblyopia), poor visual efficiency and learning related visual disorders. Vision Therapy is a powerful tool to help individuals gain improved visual function, attention, learning, behavior and athletic abilities. It is an extremely rewarding field.

We are looking for a hardworking and positive individual for this position. This individual will work closely with the doctors, therapists, patients and parents. No experience in vision necessary as we will train the right person. Experience in training, teaching, or directing adults/children/those with special needs is preferred but not required. This is a great position for retired teachers, teacher aides, teachers that are looking for one-on-one interaction, occupational therapy assistant (COTA), nursing assistant (CNA), social workers, tutors, parents of children that have been through vision therapy and individuals that have gone through vision therapy.

Due to the amount of training needed for this career we are looking for candidates with the intention of long-term employment.

Hours are Monday through Friday. Must be available until 6:00pm.

To apply, please submit your resume, at least 2 professional references and cover letter. Cover letter should include an explanation of why you are interested in this position, your experience with children and/or special needs individuals, an example of how you are detail-oriented and if you are looking for part time or full time.

Vision Therapist Requirements

A good vision therapist combines clinical skill with people skills to keep a child (or adult) engaged through weeks of repetitive, effortful work. Here are the characteristics that matter most.

Clinical and technical

• Strong grounding in binocular vision: Understands how eye teaming, focusing, tracking, and visual processing work, so they know why each activity is being done and how to modify it. We will train the right individual.
• Sharp observation: Notices subtle signs such as an eye drifting, a head tilt, squinting, fatigue, or compensating behaviors, and recognizes when a patient is “getting it” versus guessing.
• Procedural precision: Runs activities consistently and records results accurately, so progress can be tracked and the doctor can adjust the plan.
• Willingness to keep learning: Training and credentialing matter (many therapists pursue COVD certification), and so does staying current as methods evolve.

Interpersonal

• Patience: Progress is gradual and often has plateaus, so the therapist stays calm and encouraging through frustration.
• Warmth and rapport: Patients, especially kids, work harder for someone they trust and like.
• Playfulness and energy: Turns repetitive tasks into games without losing the therapeutic purpose.
• Encouraging but honest: Celebrates small wins and also tells a patient when something needs more effort.
• Adaptability: Reads the patient’s mood and fatigue each session and shifts the activity, pace, or difficulty accordingly.

Communication and teamwork

• Clear communication with parents/patients: Explains what was done, what to practice at home, and what to watch for, in plain language.
• Coaching on home practice: Compliance often decides outcomes, so a good therapist helps families build realistic routines.
• Collaboration with the doctor: Reports observations and concerns accurately, and knows when something is outside their scope and needs the doctor’s attention.

Professional habits

• Reliability and organization: Prepares materials, keeps sessions on schedule, and documents consistently.
• Boundaries and professionalism: Handles confidential information well and sets a calm, structured tone for sessions.