Orthoptist I

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Needham, MA seeks an Orthoptist I to deliver specialized diagnostic and therapeutic eye care. The role covers comprehensive eye examinations, ocular motility and binocular vision management, and development of individualized non-surgical treatment plans under ophthalmologists.

Educating patients and families, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to quality initiatives and residency education are core duties, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current Orthoptist certification by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive eye exams using specialized tests to diagnose and plan treatment.
• Administers non-surgical treatment plans for ocular disorders as prescribed by ophthalmologists.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts treatment plans; communicates with physicians and care teams.
• Provides education to patients and families about procedures and results.
• Maintains detailed medical records and supports care coordination.
• Contributes to residency training, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Skills

Ophthalmic diagnostics

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Orthoptics or related field

Tools

Fundus photography

Job description

Position Summary

The Orthoptist I provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients with ocular motility, binocular vision, and other neuro-ophthalmic disorders under the direction of ophthalmologists. This role performs comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic techniques, develops and implements individualized non-surgical treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and adjusts interventions to support optimal visual outcomes. The Orthoptist I partners closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams, educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care, and maintains accurate clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care. In addition, this position contributes to quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and residency education while pursuing ongoing professional development to support excellence in patient care and the advancement of orthoptic practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts Comprehensive Eye Exams: Performs detailed eye examinations upon physician referral, verifies referral appropriateness, and uses specialized tests (e.g., visual acuity, field, color vision, fundus photography) to diagnose and recommend treatment options.
• Administers Non-Medical Treatments: Develops and implements non-surgical treatment plans for ocular disorders as prescribed by ophthalmologists, including therapeutic devices and interventions.
• Monitors and Adjusts Treatment Plans: Designs individualized treatment programs, monitors outcomes, and adjusts or discontinues treatments as needed, while communicating with physicians and care teams.
• Provides Patient and Family Education: Builds professional relationships with patients and families, explains procedures and results, and incorporates their needs into care plans.
• Collaborates and Documents Care: Works with multidisciplinary teams, maintains detailed medical records, prepares reports for stakeholders, and ensures follow-up care.
• Supports Education and Research: Contributes to residency training, participates in quality improvement and research initiatives, and engages in professional development and scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required

Licensure/Certifications

• Current certification as an Orthoptist by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) or an equivalent level of certification from an accredited foreign program.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.