Orthoptist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOP in the United States seeks an Orthoptist to manage ophthalmic care for pediatric patients across hospital and satellite offices. You will perform comprehensive eye exams, assist with strabismus evaluation, administer eye drops, and contribute to teaching and research within a busy academic department.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and orthoptic certification (within 12 months). Excellent clinical skills, strong teamwork, and clear communication are essential for CHOP's mission to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and orthoptic certification within 12 months.
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric ophthalmology staff with clinical evaluation of patients.
• Perform vision and sensory testing, strabismus measurements, and refractions.
• Educate patients on glasses, patching, and eye exercises; document findings in EHR.
• Coordinate scheduling of tests and manage clinic flow; staff orthoptics clinic bi-monthly.
• Teach ophthalmology trainees and participate in departmental education and research.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Orthoptic Certification

Job description

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At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

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A Brief Overview
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

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SALARY RANGE:

$83,700.00 - $106,700.00 Annually

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