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Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Surgical Counselor

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Sioux Falls Clinic - Sioux Falls, SD, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Why VTV: At Vance Thompson Vision, we take pride in being global leaders in vision correction, driven by our commitment to groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and exceptional patient care.

With a reputation for setting the standard of excellence in our field, we continue to transform lives through better vision. We believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Be part of something greater—join us and discover what it means to create a world-class culture while making a meaningful impact.

Our core values that provide our foundation: Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch. Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.

Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.

Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area. Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.

Job Opportunity: We are growing and we are looking for a Surgical Counselor to join our team!

You Are: Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions Committed to patient education and providing excellent customer service Detail-oriented, and good at managing multiple priorities A clear and concise communicator You Will Make an Impact By: Ensuring thorough patient education and counseling about refractive, laser and surgical procedures.

Scheduling refractive, laser and surgical procedures for patients; oversees maintenance and distribution of schedules. Educating patients on financial responsibility, and answers questions on financial documents and ensures patients sign any necessary consent forms.

Answering patient phone calls regarding questions or concerns. Providing other related services to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Communicating with supervisor and/or surgeon regarding potential patient concerns Making follow-up calls to potential refractive candidates.

You Have: A high school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in a medical office setting preferred Investments in YOU: Vance Thompson Vision offers a full benefits package and competitive compensation, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid benefits: paid time off, retirement savings contributions, life insurance and disability insurance A variety of voluntary benefits for you and your family Shoe allowance for full time staff Education Allowance Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Surgical Counselor is responsible for educating patients on refractive and surgical procedures while managing the scheduling process. They also provide financial counseling, address patient inquiries, and maintain clear communication with surgeons regarding patient concerns.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred.

Key Skills

Surgical counselingMedical office administrationData entryConflict resolution

Counselor Career Context

Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)329 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Dakota index 88.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in South Dakota36 active13,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF Lsilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
21%
Sign-on bonus
16%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
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About Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement savings contributions
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Shoe allowance for full time staff
Education Allowance
Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account

Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,279/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.