Vision Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

Essential Eyecare & Optical in Longwood, FL is looking for a passionate and skilled Vision Therapist to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives by helping them achieve their full visual potential through personalized, evidence-based therapy programs.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and monitor individualized vision therapy programs for patients of all ages
  • Conduct vision therapy sessions targeting conditions such as amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, and binocular vision disorders
  • Perform and document pre- and post-therapy visual assessments and progress evaluations
  • Collaborate closely with optometrists to develop and adjust treatment plans
  • Educate patients and families on home therapy exercises and visual hygiene practices
  • Maintain accurate patient records and therapy documentation using practice management software
  • Stay current with the latest vision therapy techniques, tools, and research

Requirements

  • Experience in vision therapy or a clinical optometry setting strongly preferred
  • COVT (Certified Optometric Vision Therapist) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  • Familiarity with binocular vision, orthoptics, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with pediatric and adult patients
  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary eye care team
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems

About Us

Essential Eyecare & Optical is a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care services in the Longwood, FL community, committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology and compassionate care. Our patients love us for our personalized approach and thorough attention to their visual health needs. Our team members thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented environment where clinical excellence and patient-centered care are always the top priority.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Vision Therapist at Essential Eyecare & Optical a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$52k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 26 employers

12
<$65k
7
$65k-80k
8
$80k-95k
2
$95k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$84k-$113k
#2

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LifeStance Health · Moore, Oklahoma

$85k-$112k
#3

Military & Family Life Counselor - School

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Longwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$385k
Typical market rent
$1,995/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Essential Eyecare & Optical

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance