Orthoptist

The Vancouver Clinic; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The Vancouver Clinic is seeking a skilled Orthoptist to join our growing eye care team in Washington. You will assess, diagnose, and manage disorders of eye movements and binocular vision, including strabismus, amblyopia, and diplopia, collaborating with ophthalmologists and other clinicians across two clinic locations.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative clinician with strong diagnostic expertise and excellent communication skills, committed to improving visual outcomes for patients of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Orthoptics or related field.
• Certification through the AACO is required.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in pediatric or neuro-ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage disorders of eye movements and binocular vision.
• Perform diagnostic testing and plan treatment for conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, and diplopia.
• Educate patients and families and support surgical care as part of the care team.

Skills

Collaborative

Diagnostic expertise

Communication skills

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Orthoptics or related field

AACO certification

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:** 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. ***Hiring range*** generally between ***$39.53/hour to $49.55**/**hour** and placement in the range depends on an evaluation of experience.* **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.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. 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.Pay Range:$38.75 - $58.13The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.**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. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 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. Contact your Recruiter for full information.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. 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.Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.