Ophthalmology Orthoptist - Clinical Teaching & Research

UCI group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA seeks an Orthoptist to provide specialty eye motility assessment and treatment within the Ophthalmology Outpatient team. You will supervise residents, develop teaching outlines, and contribute to research and training programs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing binocularity disorders, triaging in absence of ophthalmologist, organizing vision screenings, and supporting clinical staff while maintaining patient-focused care in a fast-paced academic health system.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Must be competent in collecting and interpreting data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Certification as an Orthoptist by American Orthoptist Council or an Orthoptic Bachelors in Medical Science
• Able to evaluate and document the patient/family response to care
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and treats patients with dysfunctions of binocularity and/or ocular motility
• Examines patients to diagnose and treat abnormal eye motor movements
• Triage patients in the absence of the ophthalmologist
• Supervise first and second year ophthalmology residents and fellows
• Prepare and conduct training programs for certified orthoptists
• Develop teaching outlines, plans and instruction procedures
• Evaluate progress through practical application and tests
• Organize vision screening in community schools
• Provide training to local pediatricians interested in learning about orthoptic services
• Compile data on patients in clinical trials
• Prepare manuscripts for publications and present design, scope and/or results of research projects
• Provide assistance to clinic administrator in the evaluation of clinic technical support staff

Skills

Medical terminology

Infectious control techniques

Age related acuity levels

English communication

Education

Orthoptist certification (American Orthoptist Council)

Orthoptic Bachelor in Medical Science

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, CA seeks an Orthoptist to provide specialty eye motility assessment and treatment within the Ophthalmology Outpatient team. You will supervise residents, develop teaching outlines, and contribute to research and training programs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing binocularity disorders, triaging in absence of ophthalmologist, organizing vision screenings, and supporting clinical staff while maintaining patient-focused care in a fast-paced academic health system.