Orthoptist-$7,500 Sign On Bonus

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About the Role

Administers orthoptic and/or preoptic diagnostic tests for patients with ocular motility disorders independently. Assists in treatment to develop or rehabilitate binocular vision. May also perform duties of an ophthalmic technician.

Responsibilities

• Assists in diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of patients with eye muscle disorders and/or amblyopia; administer diagnostic tests such as measuring visual acuity, ocular motility, and binocular function.
• Prepares reports and confers with ophthalmologist about patient progress; instructs patients during office therapy and in the utilization of exercises for home therapy.
• Interacts with the patient in a professional manner using AIDET techniques; serves as a role model/leader in patient interactions.
• Leads team in maintaining a clean working environment, stocked rooms, equipment, and EOC guidelines.
• Keeps management informed on all aspects of one or more projects; takes personal responsibility to ensure external and internal customer satisfaction is met despite pressures and/or significant obstacles.
• Discusses options with customers for alternative ways to meet expectations cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Commands respect and confidence from customers, and identifies, influences, and creates business opportunities.
• Negotiates with customers for changes in service levels, understanding the business rationale for those changes.
• Deals with unexpected customer demands smoothly and without conflict.

Technical Capabilities

• Customer Service (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in customer service, ensuring satisfaction despite obstacles. Identifies and influences business opportunities while negotiating service level changes.
• Ophthalmic Testing (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in ophthalmic testing, capable of delivering services independently and training others to raise performance levels.
• Ophthalmic Disorders (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in the care of ophthalmic disorders, capable of delivering services independently and training others.
• Ophthalmology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in ophthalmology, capable of delivering results independently and training others to improve performance.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output impacts other areas related to own job area/team.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops Self and Others: Invests time and energy in developing self and others to improve performance and gain knowledge.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders to expand and strengthen relationships.
  • Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles to identify new opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs Excellent Work: Engages in dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies learning experiences to uncover underlying causes of problems and identify solutions.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of departmental work to manage resources effectively.
  • Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of data to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
  • Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures.
  • Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations/problems as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 year.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.