Vision Therapist and Myopia Counselor works one-on-one with patients to develop their visual skills under the supervision of developmental optometrists. The myopia counselor acts as a liaison between the optometrist and the parents of children undergoing myopia management. The successful candidate will train under the guidance of our current vision therapist. You are looking for a rewarding career. We are looking to make a long-term commitment to the right individual and will invest in your education.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the intake funnel and screening potential patients
• Carrying out performance testing
• Preparing reports
• Performing consultations with patients and caregivers
• Answering questions and following up with patients and caregivers
• Planning and delivering vision therapy sessions
• Meeting with the developmental optometrists to modify care
• Continuing education and re-evaluation of care delivery
• Sanitize, sterilize, and prepare the therapy room to office standards.

Vision Therapist and Myopia Counselor Requirements:

Post-secondary education is an asset.

Strengths:

• Focus: You can set a direction, follow through, and make necessary adjustments to stay on track.

• Responsibility: You take ownership of what you say you’ll do and are committed to values like honesty and loyalty.

• Restorative: You have a knack for figuring out what’s wrong and solving problems.

• Adaptability: You go with the flow and take things as they come, discovering the future one day at a time.

• Developer: You recognize and nurture potential in others, finding satisfaction in their progress.

• Individualization: You excel at working productively with different people.

• Positivity: You are upbeat and can get others excited about what you’re doing.

• Relator: You find deep satisfaction in working hard within a team to achieve a goal.

• Intellect: You enjoy intellectual activities and discussions.

• Learner: You love to learn and are continuously trying to improve.

• Strategic: You can quickly spot relevant patterns and issues in any situation.

Attitude:

• Project self-confidence
• Outgoing and optimistic personality
• You look for the good in others.
• Able to remain calm and graceful under pressure
• You understand that the comfort and care of our patients are our primary objectives.

Skills:

• Proficient in the use of the internet and Microsoft Office
• Previous medical or optometric experience is an asset but not a necessity.
• Previous teaching, coaching, or childcare experience is an asset but not necessary.
• Spelling skills
• 50+ WPM

Profit Share Program:

After your 90-day introductory period, you get to share in our quarterly profits.

Benefits:

In-house Eyecare and Eyewear Plan
Extended healthcare plan with Green Shield Canada

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the kind of career you have been looking for, please send a copy of your CV to dr_golemba@valleyvisionoptometry.ca with the tagline, “I’m pumped to come to Port Alberni.”.

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