Vision Therapist

Job Category:

Non-Exempt Hiring Range: Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No Essential Job Functions: 1. Provides and coordinates vision rehabilitative services and goals for children and adults as prescribed by optometric physicians in the Pediatrics /Binocular Vision service.

2. Coordinates patient services, vision therapy schedules and student rotations for the PEDS/BV service, and is responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the service at all three clinic locations.

3. Provides appropriate supervision and assistance to students and residents during their PEDS/BV rotations to ensure efficient clinic operations and patient flow.

4. Maintains adequate level of vision therapy equipment inventory for resale and prepares reports at the end of the fiscal and calendar year to ensure adequate inventory and reduce shrinkage.

5. Maintains supplies and coordinates the appropriate maintenance and/or replacement of in office vision therapy equipment.

6. Completes other projects as assigned.

7. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Marginal Job Functions: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data entry skills and internet research abilities.
2. Proficient in the use of vision therapy equipment.
3. General knowledge of bookkeeping.
4. Customer and Personal Service - Advanced knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
5. Active Listening - Advanced skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
6. Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
7. Critical Thinking - Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
8. Judgment and Decision Making - Advanced skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
9. Writing - Advanced skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
10. Complex Problem Solving – proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
11. Service Orientation - Advanced skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
12. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
13. Ability to maintain confidential information.
14. Strong administration skills: organized, thorough, systems orientated with meticulous attention to detail.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
1. Must be able to climb, bend, and carry optical supplies.
2. Must be able to climb, bend, and carry patient records and supplies.
3. Must be able to lift items weighing more than 10 lbs.
4. Speech recognition - must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
5. Speech clarity - must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
6. Near vision - must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
7. Travel - must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
8. May be required to work nights or weekends.
9. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
10. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Major (if required): Required Experience: 1. Two (2) years' experience with vision care or or rehabilitative services or student education programs.

2. One (1) year of clerical and/or customer service experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English - Spanish)
Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? Yes Pre-Employment Conditions: Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

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