Orthoptist: Vision Diagnostics & Therapy Lead

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to administer orthoptic and preoptic diagnostic tests for patients with ocular motility disorders. The role includes assisting in non-surgical treatments to develop or rehabilitate binocular vision, and may involve duties of an ophthalmic technician.

You will support the ophthalmology team, train others, and help ensure accurate testing, reports, and patient progress. Opportunities exist to contribute to a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mastery level of ophthalmic testing in practical applications.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic disorders and how to train others on procedures.
• Experience with ophthalmology care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assists in diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of eye muscle disorders and amblyopia; administers tests such as visual acuity, ocular motility, and binocular function.
• Prepares reports and confers with ophthalmologist about patient progress; instructs patients during office therapy and home exercises.
• Interacts with patients professionally using AIDET; leads team in maintaining a clean and compliant environment.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Ophthalmic disorders

Ophthalmology

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to administer orthoptic and preoptic diagnostic tests for patients with ocular motility disorders. The role includes assisting in non-surgical treatments to develop or rehabilitate binocular vision, and may involve duties of an ophthalmic technician.

You will support the ophthalmology team, train others, and help ensure accurate testing, reports, and patient progress. Opportunities exist to contribute to a leading academic health system.