Pediatric Orthoptist: Eye Movement & Vision Specialist

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children’s in Orange, California seeks an Orthoptist to analyze and treat ocular motor dysfunctions and coordinate school-based vision screenings. You will triage patients when ophthalmologists are unavailable and document patient responses to care, contributing to a comprehensive pediatric eye program.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, BLS, and at least two years of Orthoptist experience; a two-year accredited Orthoptic Program is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two-year Orthoptic Program preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Orthoptist.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and treat patients with binocularity/motility dysfunctions.
• Triages patients in the absence of ophthalmologist and organizes vision screening in schools.
• Document patient responses and progress to inform care.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organization

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Orthoptic Program (2-year) preferred

Job description

CHOC Children’s in Orange, California seeks an Orthoptist to analyze and treat ocular motor dysfunctions and coordinate school-based vision screenings. You will triage patients when ophthalmologists are unavailable and document patient responses to care, contributing to a comprehensive pediatric eye program.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, BLS, and at least two years of Orthoptist experience; a two-year accredited Orthoptic Program is preferred.