Pediatric Strabismus & Vision Therapy Orthoptist

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Certified Clinical Orthoptist to evaluate and treat both adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, focusing on binocular vision and eye movements.

The role includes performing infant vision assessments, strabismus evaluations, and a range of eye examinations. Collaboration with physicians and research participation are expected, in a formal clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience as a Certified Clinical Orthoptist.
• Ability to perform infant vision assessments using Preferential Looking Test and to perform manifest and cycloplegic refraction in children.

Responsibilities

• Provides orthoptic treatment within NH and VT scope, including strabismus evaluations and infant vision assessments.
• Performs and interprets pediatric and adult screening examinations for physician review.
• Documents chief complaint and history of present illness, medications and allergies, and pertinent ocular history.
• Performs various tests including visual acuity, retinoscopy, refraction, color vision testing, tonometry, and confrontation fields.
• Performs strabismus evaluations including sensor and motor testing and orthoptic treatment.
• Assists on research projects for new eye examination techniques and apparatus.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Infant vision assessment

Preferential Looking Test

Manifest refraction

Cycloplegic refraction

Strabismus evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Certified Clinical Orthoptist to evaluate and treat both adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, focusing on binocular vision and eye movements.

The role includes performing infant vision assessments, strabismus evaluations, and a range of eye examinations. Collaboration with physicians and research participation are expected, in a formal clinical setting.