Orthoptist

The Vancouver Clinic, Inc. P.S.; Idaho; On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a skilled Orthoptist to join our eye care team. You will assess, diagnose, and manage disorders of eye movements and binocular vision, including strabismus, amblyopia, and diplopia, collaborating closely with ophthalmologists.

In this role you will perform diagnostic testing, contribute to treatment planning, educate patients, and support surgical care for patients of all ages. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our growing clinic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Orthoptics or related field.
• AACO certification (preferred) with 1–3 years of clinical experience.
• Experience in pediatric or neuro-ophthalmology.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; we cannot sponsor visas at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage disorders of eye movements and binocular vision.
• Perform diagnostic testing and contribute to treatment planning.
• Educate patients and support surgical care.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide care for patients of all ages.

Skills

Orthoptics degree

AACO Certification

Pediatric/neuro-ophthalmology

Clinical collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Orthoptics

Job description

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a skilled Orthoptist to join our growing eye care team! In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and manage patients with disorders of eye movements and binocular vision, including strabismus, amblyopia, and diplopia. Working closely with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals, you will provide comprehensive patient care through diagnostic testing, treatment planning, patient education, and support for surgical care. The ideal candidate is a collaborative clinician with strong diagnostic expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving visual outcomes for patients of all ages.

Location & Schedule

Location: Salmon Creek 1 (2525 NE 139th Street – Vancouver, WA 98686) and Camas (4500 SE Columbia Palisades Dr, Camas, WA 98607) Schedule: Monday 8:00am-4:30pm at Camas, Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm at Camas, Friday 8:00am-12pm at Salmon Creek.

Salary & Hiring Range

Hiring range generally between $39.53/hour to $49.55/hour and placement in the range depends on an evaluation of experience.

Pay Range: $38.75 - $58.13

Scope of Care

Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Orthoptics or related field.
• Certification through the American Academy of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in pediatric or neuro-ophthalmology.
• The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas in an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• long term disability
• health savings account
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance program
• multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.)
• 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%

Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.

Company Culture

Vancouver Clinic CARES! Compassion. Advocacy. Respect. Excellence. Safety.

Our mission is to provide a culture of compassion and respect for our patients and for one another, while delivering excellent high-quality care. Our employees are vital to our growth and progress, and with that objective we embrace diversity and endeavor to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to succeed in a safe environment.

Employment Conditions

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.