Vision TherapistJoin a team where your expertise helps people see, feel, and live their best.About Aurora Eye Care
Aurora Eye Care is a locally owned practice committed to delivering deeply personalized eye care through expertise, innovation, and compassion. We believe every team member contributes uniquely to creating exceptional patient experiences and meaningful relationships within our clinic and community.
Our purpose is simple:
Together we help people see, feel and live their best through expertise, innovation and compassion.
We are passionate about investing in our people, embracing new technologies, and providing specialized services that improve lives.
About Our Vision Training Program
Vision is more than seeing clearly—it is how the brain interprets and uses visual information. Our Vision Training program helps children and adults strengthen visual skills that impact learning, daily activities, work, sports, and overall quality of life.
Our team works with patients experiencing:
- Eye turns (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Eye teaming and focusing disorders
- Reading and learning-related visual challenges
- Concussion and acquired brain injury rehabilitation
- Visual processing concerns
- Sports vision performance enhancement
Every treatment plan is individualized to meet each patient's unique needs. Through one-on-one therapy sessions, our Vision Therapists guide patients through carefully designed activities that build visual skills, confidence, and independence while celebrating progress every step of the way.
About the Role
Aurora Eye Care is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and motivated Vision Therapist to join our growing Specialty Clinic team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, loves helping people reach their potential, and thrives in an environment focused on continuous learning and collaboration.
As a Vision Therapist, you will work one-on-one with patients ranging from young children to older adults, adapting therapy activities to each individual's abilities and goals. You will play an important role in helping patients develop stronger visual function through engaging, personalized therapy sessions.
Approximately 70% of your time will be spent providing direct patient care, while the remaining 30% will focus on treatment planning, documentation, communication with the care team, and administrative responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- Deliver individualized vision therapy and sports vision training programs
- Modify activities to match each patient's progress, abilities, and goals
- Encourage, motivate, and celebrate patient successes throughout treatment
- Accurately document patient progress and treatment outcomes
- Collaborate closely with our doctors and specialty clinic team
- Maintain a welcoming, positive, and professional therapy environment
- Continue developing your knowledge through ongoing education and training
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Is passionate about helping others succeed
- Builds genuine relationships with patients and families
- Communicates with confidence, warmth, and professionalism
- Is organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively
- Enjoys working with patients of all ages and abilities
- Learns quickly and embraces continuous professional development
- Works independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
QualificationsRequired
- Minimum two years of experience working with children and/or adults in a therapeutic, educational, healthcare, or coaching environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities
Considered an Asset
- Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant experience
- Experience working with children with developmental differences
- Experience working with patients recovering from concussion or acquired brain injuries
- Experience in athletics, coaching, or sports performance
- University education in one or more of the following:
- Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Education
- Social Work
- Optometry
- Occupational Therapy or related fields
Previous Vision Therapy experience is not required. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing mentorship to help you develop the specialized skills needed to succeed in this role.
Position Details
- Full-time: 36–40 hours per week
- Part-time: 16–30 hours per week (based on patient caseload)
- Clinic Hours:
- Monday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Compensation is competitive and based on experience.
- This is an in-person position.
Why Aurora Eye Care?
At Aurora Eye Care, you'll be part of a team that believes personalized care begins with exceptional people. We invest in our team members through mentorship, advanced training, innovative technology, and opportunities to grow within a supportive and collaborative culture.
If you're passionate about helping people overcome challenges, celebrating meaningful progress, and making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
