Pediatric Orthoptist — Academic Clinic & Research

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

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