Orthoptist

Job Requirements 32 hour per week fulltime position, focuses on performing the following duties: • Performs, prescribes and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries and conditions related to the eye. • Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness. • Help support specialized eye examination in pedi patients and strabismus in adults. Also assisting the pediatric opthalmologist with pediatric patients with ocular misalignment. • Responsible for evaluating and recommending treatment of patients with ocular motility disturbances. • Assists Opthalmologist in all aspects of patient care including diagnostic testing and preliminary examination. Work Experience • High School diploma or equivalent • Completion of a two year Orthoptist or Opthalmic Medical Tech program • Orthoptist or Opthalmic Medical Tech Certification • two (2) years of experience as an Orthoptist including teaching experience.