Orthoptist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumata Health, Inc. seeks an Orthoptist to support pediatric ophthalmology patients at CHOP and satellite offices. The role emphasizes clinical care in a busy academic setting with opportunities for teaching and research in Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania.

You will perform examinations, testing, education, and documentation, while coordinating tests and schedules to optimize patient flow and clinic operations. Orthoptic certification within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in an ophthalmology clinic required.
• Orthoptic Certification within 12 months required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric ophthalmology staff with clinical evaluation of patients.
• Perform vision testing, refractions, and related ophthalmic assessments.
• Educate patients on glasses, patching, eye exercises and medications.
• Document findings in the electronic health record concisely and accurately.
• Coordinate scheduling and patient flow across multiple clinic areas.
• Teach and supervise staff, students and residents in ophthalmology clinics.
• Participate in departmental teaching, seminars, and research activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Teamwork

EMR experience

Stamina & decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Orthoptist will help manage the care of a select group of ophthalmic patients treated at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the hospital satellite offices, as well as teaching and clinical research. The position will primarily involve clinical care in a busy multidisciplinary, academic environment with a high level of pathology and potential for involvement in the teaching and academic programs of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania.

What you will do

Assists the pediatric ophthalmology staff with the clinical evaluation of patients by:

• Medical and ophthalmic history-taking, review of systems, medication reconciliation and summary of chief complaint.
• Vision and sensory testing, strabismus measurements, Teller visual acuity testing, visual field testing, and other components of the ophthalmic examination.
• Escorting patients to and from waiting areas and exam areas.
• Administering medicated eye drops for cycloplegia.
• Retinoscopic and manifest refraction.
• Education and instruction of patients regarding glasses, patching, administration of medications, eye exercises.
• Documenting findings concisely and accurately in the electronic health record.
• Consulting with appropriate physician as needed.
• Coordinating the timing of sequence of examination and requirements for scheduling additional tests, alerting proper clinical areas in order to facilitate patient flow, patient care, and clinic operation.
• Independently staff and operate an Orthoptics Clinic within the Ophthalmology Clinics approximately bimonthly for the management of amblyopia, diplopia, convergence insufficiency, and other orthoptic patients.
• Teaches ophthalmic technicians, medical students, ophthalmology residents, and pediatric ophthalmology fellows in ophthalmology clinics.
• Participates internal training and education with other ophthalmology staff
• Attends and presents at continuing education offerings for orthoptists, nurses and technicians.
• Participates in departmental research activities and may assume responsibility as primary author of research involving strabismus and amblyopia patients, to be published in various orthoptic and ophthalmology journals.
• Attends and participates in seminars, conferences, and conventions.
• Delivers papers concerning own research at meetings such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology or AAPOS.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications: Prior experience in an ophthalmology clinic Required

Skills and Abilities Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills. (Required proficiency)

Ability to work compatibly with physicians and other department members. (Required proficiency)

Must have good stamina and good decision-making skills. (Required proficiency)

Basic computer skills required and previous experience with electronic medical records preferred. (Required proficiency)

Personal qualities include the ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing. (Required proficiency)

Ability to work compatibility with physicians and other department members. (Required proficiency)

Must have stamina and good decision-making skills (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications: Orthoptic Certification - American Orthoptic Council - within 12 months - Required