Orthoptist - Full-time

About the role

The Orthoptist will administer diagnostic orthoptic tests, perform therapeutic orthoptic procedures, and provide instructions to patients with correctable vision focusing defects, under the medical direction of a licensed ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for examinations, tests, and treatments per established procedures.
• Obtains necessary data concerning patient's medical diagnosis and history and prepares patient case history.
• Administers standard orthoptic and ophthalmic tests per physician's order and according to established procedures and standards.
• Performs diagnostic tests including vision field tests.
• Performs retinoscopy.
• Develops and administers treatment plans according to established procedures.
• Performs therapeutic procedures per physician's order and according to established procedures.
• Contact lens fitting and dispensing.
• Explains procedures to patient and/or family and directs patient during treatment and therapy.

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree - required
• Candidates must be AOC board eligible with demonstration of passing scores on written, oral and practical board examinations within two years - required

Qualifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Skills

• Understanding of patient growth and development processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families
• Knowledge of orthoptic and ophthalmic testing procedures
• Experience with contact lens fitting and dispensing

Benefits

This role is eligible for a $5000 sign-on bonus!

• $2500 bonus paid out after successful completion of your introductory period as well as an additional $2500. paid out after six months with Children’s.

Pay

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