An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Vision Therapist (Full-Time, Entry-Level - Must Have Experience with Children) Vision & Conceptual Development Center Chevy Chase, MD Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Teamwork Electronic health records (EHR) management Special education Working with pediatric populations Experience working with children Bachelor's degree Psychology Microsoft Teams Typing Managing patient records Psychology Full Job Description Are you a fast learner with strong spatial skills? Did you enjoy puzzles or building with Legos as a kid? Do you have experience working with children and a passion for helping others thrive? If so, you may be a perfect fit for this opportunity! At Vision and Conceptual Development Center, we are looking for the right person to train and grow into this role. If you're enthusiastic, coachable, and eager to learn something new every day, we want to meet you. This is a full-time, entry-level position, and we provide extensive training in vision therapy. You'll work one-on-one with patients of all ages, especially children, using innovative tools and techniques to improve visual function and quality of life. Responsibilities Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions following individualized treatment plans Work directly with patients of all ages, especially children Use engaging tools and exercises to improve patients' eye teaming, tracking, focusing, and processing Maintain accurate records of session outcomes and progress Perform vision and cognitive testing Create a supportive and motivating environment for each patient Collaborate with doctors, staff, and other therapists Attend team meetings and participate in ongoing training Maintain a clean and organized workspace Adapt to learning new techniques and clinical concepts at a college-level pace We're Looking for Someone who is: Eager to learn and open to new clinical concepts Energetic, caring, and patient-focused Excellent with children A natural problem-solver with strong spatial reasoning Able to work independently and as part of a team Patient, dependable, and professional Capable of physically moving throughout active therapy sessions (e.g., sitting, standing, kneeling) Requirements Bachelor's degree required Finalists will be asked to provide official College transcripts Must be a quick learner and able to grasp new concepts rapidly Must have experience working with children Strong spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Must be patient, energetic, and team-oriented Typing speed minimum 50 wpm Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and electronic health records (EHR) Physically able to move comfortably throughout active sessions (kneeling, sitting, standing) Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) Background in education, psychology, therapy, or health sciences Experience with vision therapy, occupational therapy, or special education Prior work with individuals with neurological or developmental conditions About Us At Vision and Conceptual Development Center, we offer cutting-edge vision therapy services that help patients overcome visual challenges that impact learning, reading, attention, and daily life. Our therapists and doctors work together to guide patients through brain-based activities designed to build long-term visual function improvements.
Compensation & Benefits Starting Pay:
$25.00 per hour Health Insurance 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off Bonus Opportunities Schedule Full-time Tuesday - Saturday In-person only Apply Today! If you're ready to start a fulfilling career and help patients transform their lives, we'd love to hear from you! Please include your college transcript with your application.