Vision Therapist

Vision TherapistTV Carlsbad - Carlsbad, CA 92008OverviewSalary Range $16.50 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time- Hourly Education Level High SchoolDescriptionA 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 equivalentExperience 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.For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.