Orthoptist

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking an Orthoptist to provide effective assessment and management of amblyopia, refractive error, strabismus and other Orthoptic conditions following evidence-based practice.

Key responsibilities include liaising with senior staff on complex cases, contributing to contact lens services, administration and departmental teaching; supporting a positive culture and safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department; and utilising the Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or Master’s Degree qualification in Orthoptics which entitles registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB).

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Orthoptic assessment and management services for amblyopia, refractive error, strabismus and other Orthoptic conditions using evidence-based practice.
• Liaise with senior staff on complex cases and contribute to contact lens services, administration and departmental teaching.
• Support and actively participate in a positive culture and safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department.

Education

Orthoptics degree or Masters in Orthoptics

Job description

Provide effective Orthoptic assessment and management services, including the management of amblyopia, refractive error, strabismus and other Orthoptic conditions, using evidence-based practice.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with senior staff on complex cases and contribute to contact lens services, administration and departmental teaching.
• Support and actively participate in a positive culture and safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department.
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

What you need

• Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appropriate degree or Master’s Degree qualification in Orthoptics which entitles registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB).