Orthoptist - Mount Pleasant

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking an Orthoptist to administer diagnostic orthoptic tests and provide therapy under the supervision of a licensed ophthalmologist. The role includes retinoscopy, vision field testing, and developing treatment plans for pediatric and adult patients.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Orthoptic Fellowship, with AOC board eligibility and progression requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthoptic Fellowship required.
• Candidate must meet all requirements for AOC board eligibility.
• Candidate must sit for applicable portions of the AOC board exams at the first examination opportunity.
• Candidate must pass all required portions of the AOC board exam within a maximum of two attempts.

Responsibilities

• Administer standard orthoptic and ophthalmic tests per physician's order.
• Develop and administer treatment plans for patients with vision disorders.
• Perform diagnostic tests including vision field tests and retinoscopy.
• Provide patient and family instructions during treatment and therapy.
• Schedule examinations, tests, and treatments per established procedures.
• Provide independent evaluation of patients with ocular motility disorders.
• Fit and dispense contact lenses as appropriate.
• Explain procedures to patient and/or family to ensure understanding.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Orthoptic Fellowship

AOC board eligibility

AOC board exam (first opportunity)

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.

We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

The Orthoptist will administer diagnostic orthoptic tests, perform therapeutic orthoptic procedures, and provide instructions to patients with correctable vision focusing defects, under the medical direction of a licensed ophthalmologist.

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Essential Functions

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• Schedules patients for examinations, tests, and treatments per established procedures.
• Obtains necessary data concerning patient's medical diagnosis and history and prepares patient case history.
• Administers standard orthoptic and ophthalmic tests per physician's order and according to established procedures and standards.
• Performs diagnostic tests including vision field tests.
• Performs retinoscopy.
• Provides independent evaluation of patients with disorders of vision and ocular motility.
• Develops and administers treatment plans according to established procedures.
• Performs therapeutic procedures per physician's order and according to established procedures.
• Contact lens fitting and dispensing.
• Explains procedures to patient and/or family and directs patient during treatment and therapy.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthoptic Fellowship required.
• Candidate must meet all requirements for AOC board eligibility.
• Candidate is required to sit for applicable portions of AOC board exams at the first examination opportunity.
• Candidate must successfully pass all required portions of the AOC board exam within a maximum of two attempts.

Licenses and Certifications

• required Licenses and Certifications: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

This role is eligible for a $5000 sign-on bonus! $2500 bonus paid out after successful completion of your introductory period as well as an additional $2500. paid out after six months with Children's.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options.

Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.