Denver Vision Therapy is looking for a bright, energetic, and friendly VISION THERAPIST for our busy optometric vision therapy practice. Duties range widely and there is plenty of opportunity for growth! Join our team and help others with reading, confidence and more! This is an entry-level position – we will train you!
Do you want to be a part of an office that actually improves the path of peoples’ lives?
Do you enjoy working with kids, adults, and individuals with special needs?
Are you interested in Optometry, Psychology, the brain/vision connection and learning more about the field?
If so, we want to meet you!
About Us:
Optometric Vision Therapy helps individuals who struggle with vision problems such as difficulty reading, poor spatial awareness, poor depth perception, and overall poor visual performance. Vision therapy helps rehabilitate these problems and allows them to improve academics, reading ability, excel at sports, complete their work more quickly, use the computer without eyestrain, and improve their self-confidence overall! We help people of all ages, including special needs, ADD/ADHD, post-concussion, and autism. You will be endlessly fascinated seeing how people process their vision and helping them to identify areas that they are struggling. This position is very rewarding and perfect for a lifelong learner. If you enjoy working with and helping people, then our practice may be a terrific fit for you!
Check out our success stories to find out more: http://www.denvervt.com/vision-therapy/testimonials/
Job description:
A vision therapist works with children and adults, training and coaching them to improve their vision skills. It’s like physical therapy for your eyes and your brain, teaching them how to work together. This position is currently designed to also split time at the front desk, and about 30% of your hours will be spent in the front office doing administrative work.
Hired applicant will participate in a comprehensive training program:
– Initial training involves learning administrative skills in the front office.
– Progression toward direct patient care with testing and therapy when the level of skill and comfort is attained through the following timeline:
– First month of vision therapy training consists of observation and study.
– Within the first 3 months you transition to direct patient care.
– After 6 months you take on advanced cases.
– After two years you can become a certified vision therapist.
Additional job duties:
· Running optometric and visual perceptual testing with patients for visual skills including eye tracking, eye teaming, eye focusing
· Guiding patients through training sessions on therapeutic procedures
· Special projects that are suited to your individual skill set
· Assist the front office staff with administrative functions including answering phones, patient check-in, scheduling, collecting payments, etc.
Qualified applicant requirements:
· Administer appropriate vision tests in a professional, attentive, and caring manner
· Must enjoy working with families and being around children
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and willingness to learn new computer systems
· Adept with organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
· Attention to detail
· Other helpful experience includes a background in education, psychology, biology, or experience in the medical field.
Job Details:
Job Perks:
· In a small office, you are viewed as a PERSON not a NUMBER
· Our Electronic Medical Record System (EMR) is VERY user friendly
· We do not bill health insurance, so no headaches dealing with insurance companies
· You receive the best (and free of charge) eyecare from our own Doctor
· The view of downtown Denver and Mile High Stadium is amazing
· You will learn something new every day
· Opportunity to be a part of a life-changing process for our patients
Our Office’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures:
· We require all patients and staff to wear a mask while in the office
· All patients are screened for symptoms via our COVID-19 Risk Assessment Questionnaire prior to entering the office
· We are a fully vaccinated medical office, and we require that all new employees are vaccinated as well.
If you are interested in this position, please respond to this ad by sending a RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining why you are interested in the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 – $17.50 per hour
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Work Location: One location
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