Orthoptist I

About the role

The Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children’s Hospital provides advanced care for children and adults with eye problems. The position involves conducting comprehensive eye exams, administering non-medical treatments, monitoring and adjusting treatment plans, providing patient and family education, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to education and research.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Comprehensive Eye Exams: Performs detailed eye examinations upon physician referral, verifies referral appropriateness, and uses specialized tests to diagnose and recommend treatment options.
• Administers Non-Medical Treatments: Develops and implements non-surgical treatment plans for ocular disorders as prescribed by ophthalmologists, including therapeutic devices and interventions.
• Maintains Treatment Plans: Designs individualized treatment programs, monitors outcomes, and adjusts or discontinues treatments as needed, while communicating with physicians and care teams.
• Provides Patient and Family Education: Builds professional relationships with patients and families, explains procedures and results, and incorporates their needs into care plans.
• Collaborates and Documents Care: Works with multidisciplinary teams, maintains detailed medical records, prepares reports for stakeholders, and ensures follow-up care.
• Supports Education and Research: Contributes to residency training, participates in quality improvement and research initiatives, and engages in professional development and scholarly activities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
• Licensure/Certifications: Current certification as an Orthoptist by the American Orthoptic Council AOC or an equivalent level of certification from an accredited foreign program.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a strong background in ophthalmic care and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Previous experience in orthoptics or related fields is preferred.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic health record systems is beneficial.

Benefits

Boston Children’s Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible schedules, healthcare, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T-passes.

Pay

The posted pay range is $74,090 - $118,550 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time with standard hours of 40 per week.