Orthoptist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Orthoptist to evaluate and treat ocular motility disorders in pediatric and adult patients. You will perform comprehensive orthoptic assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with ophthalmologists within the Department of Ophthalmology.

You must have a Bachelor's degree with a 2-year AOC fellowship and AOC certification, plus a minimum of 3 years of Orthoptist experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of 2-year fellowship in an AOC accredited program.
• American Orthoptic Council Certification (AOC) required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Orthoptist.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive orthoptic assessments including visual acuity, ocular motility, and binocular function.
• Diagnose and manage strabismus, amblyopia, diplopia, and binocular vision disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with vision therapy and patching.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists on surgical planning and follow-up.
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and options.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and quality audits.
• Carry out visual field tests and extended role activities with the team.
• Support training of staff and students; ensure timely, accurate outputs.

Skills

Ophthalmic assessments

Binocular vision evaluation

Vision therapy knowledge

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

AOC fellowship

AOC Certification

Job description

Full-Time, Days

Onsite

Summary

The (Certified) Orthoptist is responsible for evaluating and treating children and adults with ocular motility disorders. Working in a clinical setting to access patients with the use of retinoscopy, ocular motility and binocular vision including but not limited to amblyopic, convergence insufficiency and accommodative esotropia. Familiar with sensorimotor evaluation and measurement for pre- and post-surgical strabismus and other complaints relating to other binocular function. The Certified Orthoptist performs a broad range of duties related to the delivery of care to adult and pediatric patients seen within the Department of Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• 1. Perform comprehensive orthoptic assessments, including visual acuity, ocular motility, and binocular function testing.
• 2. Diagnose and manage patients with strabismus, amblyopia, diplopia, and other eye movement or binocular vision disorders.
• 3. Develop and implement treatment plans, including vision therapy and patching regimens.
• 4. Collaborate with ophthalmologists in the planning and follow-up of surgical procedures when needed.
• 5. Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans as necessary.
• 6. Educate patients and families about eye conditions and treatment options.
• 7. Maintain accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with clinical and legal standards.
• 8. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to ongoing clinical audits and research (if applicable).
• 9. Undertaking visual field assessments and participating in extended role activities, such as special testing, and vision therapy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and clinical staff.
• 10. Work in conjunction with staff, residents, fellows to engage in group and/or individual training and educational needs of staff and students when needed; as well as monitors the timelines, accuracy and quality of images, reports, and related work outputs.
• 11. There will be a research and quality component in the job, and the successful candidate will work with the division director to develop a program of orthoptic and ophthalmic research and quality.

Other information

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: Bachelor's degree and completion of 2-year fellowship in an AOC accredited program required.
• 2. Licensure: NA
• 3. Certification: American Orthoptic Council Certification (AOC) required.
• 4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 3 years' experience as an Orthoptist required.
• 5. Years of supervisory experience: NA

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite