Orthoptist

Home Health Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Boston is seeking a qualified Orthoptist for a full-time position. This role focuses on performing eye treatments, conducting assessments, and assisting with pediatric patients. Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete a two-year certification program, and possess two years of relevant experience. The position offers hands-on involvement in patient care and the opportunity to work alongside an Ophthalmologist.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Orthoptist including teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze results for eye treatment.
• Conduct vision assessments and surgeries.
• Support pediatric eye examinations and assist with ocular misalignment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of a two year Orthoptist or Opthalmic Medical Tech program

Orthoptist or Opthalmic Medical Tech Certification

Job description

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.