Neuro-Optometrist: Vision Rehab & Neuro Care Leader

Eyes; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Neuro-Optometrist at Cooper Norcross Health provides specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and management of visual disorders related to neurological conditions.

This role supports the Neuroscience Institute by improving functional vision outcomes for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, and other neurologic conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based care.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Doctorate Degree required.
• 3-5 years required.
• 6-10 years preferred.
• Experience in neuro-optometric rehabilitation, brain injury, or stroke care preferred.
• Licensed Optometrist (NJ) required.
• Board Certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in neuro-visual disorders.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience with vision therapy and rehabilitation techniques.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct neuro-optometric evaluations with assessment of acuity, motility, and visual processing.
• Diagnose and manage vision disorders related to neurological conditions (e.g., diplopia).
• Develop and implement individualized vision rehabilitation plans including prism therapy and vision therapy.
• Collaborate with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Rehabilitation, and Neuropsychology to improve outcomes.
• Provide consultation for inpatient and outpatient populations, including acute stroke and TBI.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on visual deficits, safety and adaptations.
• Participate in program development to expand neuro-visual services across the health system.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and outcome measures.
• Document care in EPIC per regulatory standards.
• Participate in research, education, and community outreach related to neuro-visual disorders.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Vision therapy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Jobbeschreibung

The Neuro-Optometrist at Cooper Norcross Health provides specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and management of visual disorders related to neurological conditions.

This role supports the Neuroscience Institute by improving functional vision outcomes for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, and other neurologic conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based care.