Vision Therapist
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.
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
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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