Vision Therapist

AEG Vision•Livonia, MI

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About The Position

Vision therapists are individuals who work one-on-one in a professional clinical setting using structured programs that help children and adults achieve their best through Vision Therapy. Vision Therapists treat children with developmental learning delays and individuals of all ages who have suffered due to a traumatic brain injury.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Strong people/communication and development skills

Nice To Haves

Optical industry experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Plan and organize patient sessions in accordance to exam findings and specific optometric and patient goals
Conduct therapy sessions that are meaningful and produce desirable results
Assign homework exercises that compliment therapy sessions
Conduct and score perceptual testing evaluations which determine if a patient would benefit from Vision Therapy sessions
Complete proper paperwork to ensure charting in compliance with insurance regulations
Provide patients and patients parents with a complete understanding of the exam findings, session outcome and homework expectations
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the therapy and testing rooms of the practice including making copies and supplies of home materials
Assist the doctors with letters to parents, schools, etc after examinations including vision and learning letters and re-evaluations letters
Participate in workshops to help educate patients, parents and other professionals about the impact that a functional vision problem has on learning
Maintain certification by continuing education
Communicate with doctors and other professionals about the progress of our patients
Assist with scheduling and rescheduling of therapy appointments
Consistently maintain a level of creativity and growth to ensure that the patients receive a high level of care