Orthoptist Job Description Sample

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The Kellogg Eye Center of the University of Michigan is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by preserving and restoring vision. Our guiding principles are Teamwork, Caring, Innovation and Integrity.

Teamwork: We are a collegial, productive and collaborative community

Caring: We are respectful and compassionate.

Innovation: Our curiosity drives innovation and the quest for knowledge.

Integrity: Our ethics are built on openness, honest and trust.

Responsibilities*

The selected candidate will assist in the diagnosis and treatment of visual defects and oculomotor movement disorders by administering Orthoptic and diagnostic tests. They will teach patients how to develop and use binocular vision, instruct and direct patients during treatment and therapy. Additional duties include the operation and coordination of the maintenance of Orthoptic lanes within the pediatric ophthalmology clinic.

Required Qualifications*

Completion of an accredited training center program is required as well as Certification by the American Orthoptic Council.

We are looking for an individual with strong teamwork abilities, willingness to work in varied locations in and around Ann Arbor, MI, and able to promote our guiding principles to both patients and co-workers.

Desired Qualifications*
3 years of work experience as an orthoptist is preferred but not required. Previous experience using an EHR is highly desirable.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

• Job Opening ID 170608

• Working Title Orthoptist

• Job Title Orthoptist

• Work Location Michigan Medicine - Health Sys

Ann Arbor, MI

• Full/Part Time Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary Regular

• FLSA Status Nonexempt

• Organizational Group Um Hospital

• Department UMH Ophthy Pediatric Clinic-PR

• Posting Begin/End Date 4/02/2019 – 5/02/2019

• Career Interests Ophthalmology / Visual Sciences

Patient Care Services

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In this position you will provide specialized support for our pediatric ophthalmologist. Orthoptists can positively impact a practice by increasing the volume of patients that a physician can see per clinic day while improving the quality of care. They may also generate revenue by managing patients under the supervision of the ophthalmologist. (AAO EyeWiki).

With numerous awards and distinctions, including our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason has transformed health care through our innovations in patient safety and our ability to provide patients in our community with easier access to our high-quality care. Consisting of a 336-bed hospital in Seattle, WA, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, joining Virginia Mason is an exceptional opportunity to partner with nationally recognized physicians and peers, and an organization recognized as the benchmark for health care.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

• Bachelor's degree and completion and certification from an AOC accredited Orthoptic Program.

• Preferred 1-3 years of work experience post Fellowship

• This position will be working with children and must be able to engage them in a way that allows for a successful evaluation.

• This person must also be adept at engaging families, talking to parents, all while providing care.

• This individual must be people oriented with an affinity for working with the challenging pediatric population and their parents/guardians.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing.

There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Work That Matters - Our work is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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General summary/purpose:

Under direction from and consultation with Ophthalmologist, performs diagnostic tests and treats patients with eye muscle disorders and pediatric eye diseases. Assists in teaching pediatric ophthalmology fellows, residents, and medical students.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluation and diagnosis of ocular motility disorders, using such equipment as prisms and other ophthalmic instruments.

• Provides non-surgical treatment of specific eye muscle disorders, e.g. amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, diplopia, and strabismus.

• Performs duties of Ophthalmic Technician II (job description attached).

• Assists in instruction of pediatric ophthalmology fellows, residents, and medical students in methodology of examination and treatment of strabismus disorders.

• Prepares lectures and handouts for medical students.

• Staffs the resident pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus clinic as required, including supervising the examination of both pediatric and adult strabismus patients, corroborating diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans as well as didactic reinforcement of day's cases with the resident.

• Responds to consultations from residents at all levels on patients with symptomatic strabismus and double vision.

• Teaches and interacts with visiting orthoptic students (including international) on methodology of examination and treatment of strabismus disorders as practiced at the Wilmer Institute.

• Provides lectures to technical personnel during technician grand rounds, held quarterly or semi-annually within the Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Teaches individual medical students during clinic, providing evaluation of the student's performance during the rotation.

• Prepares reports on patients and treatments. Maintains health records.

• Participates in research projects as directed by Ophthalmologist.

• Contributes case presentations to residents and attending physicians during Pediatric Grand Rounds lectures as well as preparing and presenting papers from the current literature during monthly pediatric journal clubs.

• Present courses at both regional and national meetings of several professional associations, including the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the Joint Commission on Allied Health in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

• Serve as certified study coordinators for various national based clinic trials, including enrolling patients, collecting data, communicating with study centers and attending study coordinators' meetings.

• Assists in management of pediatric ophthalmology clinics, which includes scheduling appointments, billing, ordering supplies, maintaining files, stocking exam rooms, maintaining ophthalmic equipment, etc.

• Sorts, labels, duplicates and files patient photographs and slides.

• Completes a weekly inventory of all exam rooms for equipment and pharmaceutical supplies.

• Completes extensive additional sensorimotor examination on complicated motility patients, performing tests such as Lancaster red-green evaluation and duction assessment with arc perimeter.

• Phone triage of patients needing eyeglass prescriptions and patient education.

• Performs ocular motor and sensorimotor examinations on patients from internal and external referring ophthalmologists, giving possible diagnosis and recommendation treatment plan from orthoptic point of view.

• Assists with minor surgical in-office treatments such as botulinum toxin injections, adjustable sutures, and Tensilon tests.

• Assist at surgery when needed.

• Performs manual kinetic and automated perimetry.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.

• Work requires professional level of knowledge of orthoptics as acquired through completion of Bachelor's Degree and orthoptic training.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Requires acquisition of current understanding of ocular motility disorders and their treatment, through continuing education and re-certification by the American Orthoptic Council.

• Must have analytical ability necessary to assess test results and perform additional tests depending on assessment.

• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients and to instruct students and residents in methodology of strabismus.

• Ability to work with sometimes fearful children and modify examination depending on cooperation.

• Ability to travel to a satellite office at least once per week.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications:

• Certification by the American Orthoptic Council is required and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. If not certified, must obtain American Orthoptic Council certification within 6 months of hire.

• In addition, certification as Ophthalmic Tech is preferred.

Classified Title: Orthoptist

Working Title: CO Orthoptist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $51,975 - $71,497 (cmmensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-5

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus

Department name: 10003001-SOM Oph Pediatric Ophthalmology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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Work Unit Description

Casey Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology.  Applicants at the Professor or senior Associate Professor level will be considered.

  The Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, known as the Elks Children's Eye Clinic, currently includes 6 pediatric ophthalmologists, 1 pediatric optometrist, and 6 orthoptists.  The successful candidate will join an established and rapidly expanding University-based practice with clinical research and educational responsibilities, and will hold an academic appointment.  Oregon state medical licensure is required.

Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range

• FTE:  1.0, Full-time

• Compensation:  Dependent upon experience

• Job Type:  Faculty (Unclassified)

• Location:  Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Functions/Duties of Position

The duties of this position include:  Providing comprehensive eye care to pediatric and strabismus patients of the University Hospital and Clinics and affiliated hospitals and clinics; providing staffing to residents seeing pediatric and strabismus patients; teaching medical students, residents, fellows, orthoptists and house staff in pediatric ophthalmology; patient care and research within the subspecialty; serve and support the departments relationship with the Oregon State Elks Association.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:  Requires a current, valid MD license and completion of an accredited residency program and pediatric ophthalmology fellowship training.  Must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Knowledge and Skills:
  Strong clinical and patient assessment skills.

Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.  Requires excellent organizational skills and strong communication and patient relations skills.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with employees at all levels of the organization is essential.

Demonstrated innovation, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills are imperative.  Must be pro-active and detail oriented. Ability to work well independently and multi-task is critical.

  Ability to plan and organize technical work and to adapt to a changing work environment is critical.   Must be able to assess and develop work tasks and systems in order to optimize clinic performance.

Additional DetailsOregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Getting to Work:

Commuting to OHSU is a unique experience and planning ahead for your first visit is highly recommended. Parking at OHSU is limited and employees are required to purchase a permit to access parking.

OHSU is committed to reducing traffic congestion and rewards commuters for a variety of options. Learn about cash incentives, free shuttles, transit discounts, the aerial tram, dynamic carpooling, free ride share for early and late commuting, and request a custom trip plan at www.ohsu.edu/commute.

As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.

Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando Florida is seeking a third Pediatric Opthalmologist.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy established practice in one of Florida's most desirable communities.

Our clinic boasts state-of-the-art equipment, full-time Orthoptist on staff, and an Optometrist in recruitment. Call is 1:3 with minimal call backs.

This position includes ER consults. This position is based at Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH) , and also provides coverage at our partner hospital Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Candidates should be Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and have successfully completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, and be eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license. This is a full-time employed position with excellent benefits.

For confidential consideration, please forward your formal CV to:

Airaj Fasiuddin, M.D.

Chief, Division of Ophthalmology

airaj.fasiuddin@nemours.org

Our Orlando hospital is located in beautiful Lake Nona, a nationally recognized healthy community: Lake Nona

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region.

A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

With 849 beds, Lakeland Regional is the 5th largest Hospital in Florida seeing over 200,000 ER visits and 43,000 admissions per year, over 2,100 trauma visits annually, and more than 3,000 deliveries.

The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children is currently under construction for a 2018 summer opening. This $275 million project will have 300,000 square feet of stare-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient space including a 47-bed pediatric medical/surgical unit, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the area's largest Level II NICU, and an expanded 22 bed Pediatric Emergency Department.

Nemours services onsite at Lakeland Regional include outpatient Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Urology, Rheumatology, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Nemours Inpatient services include Cardiology and MFM Consults, PICU and General Surgery Medical Directorship services, and Neurology.

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique "Bridge to a Healthy Future" pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

Work close to home with Orthopedic Technician#opportunities at#a Magnet designated, community hospital.#If you are a#Certified Orthopedic Technologist with recent experience, we would love to speak with you about joining our team!# The Orthopedic Technician performs services in a designated area according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.# Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. The Orthopedic Technician performs as a technical assistant to the Orthopedic Surgeon/PA/NP or other MD.# Applies casts, splints, traction, soft goods, crutches, fracture braces, external fixation equipment and other immobilization devices.# Acts as a resource to the Nursing Staff.# * Orthopedic Technologist Certifiction Required # Applies casts, splints, soft goods, fracture and cast braces, functional knee braces, external fixation devices, continuous passive motion devices, ambulation devices, traction and other support devices per order of the physician.# Removes and adjusts these per order of the physician.

Assists the orthopedic surgeon in the Emergency Department, Cast Room, Operating room, and patient units with minor orthopedic procedures that are either invasive or non-invasive. Evaluates orthopedic patients# conditions, develops intervention, plans and executes same, communicating with physicians and nursing staff as is appropriate and clinically indicated. Works directly or indirectly with orthoptists in fabrication, measuring, fabricating application, adjustment, and removal of braces, prosthetics and orthotics.

Is familiar with hospital computer network, able to enter orders and submits daily charges using prescribed format. Is available on-call per hospital policy as assigned.

The Orthopedic Technician performs as a technical assistant to the Orthopedic Surgeon/PA/NP or other MD.

Applies casts, splints, traction, soft goods, crutches, fracture braces, external fixation equipment and other immobilization devices.

Acts as a resource to the Nursing Staff.

Applies casts, splints, soft goods, fracture and cast braces, functional knee braces, external fixation devices, continuous passive motion devices, ambulation devices, traction and other support devices per order of the physician.

Removes and adjusts these per order of the physician.

Assists the orthopedic surgeon in the Emergency Department, Cast Room, Operating room, and patient units with minor orthopedic procedures that are either invasive or non-invasive.

Evaluates orthopedic patients' conditions, develops intervention, plans and executes same, communicating with physicians and nursing staff as is appropriate and clinically indicated.

Works directly or indirectly with orthotists in fabrication, measuring, fabricating

application, adjustment, and removal of braces, prosthetics and orthotics within

scope of practice.

Is familiar with hospital computer network, able to enter orders and submits daily

charges using prescribed format.

Is available on-call per hospital policy as assigned.

Work close to home with Orthopedic Technician#opportunities at#a Magnet designated, community hospital.#If you are a#Certified Orthopedic Technologist with recent experience, we would love to speak with you about joining our team!# The Orthopedic Technician performs services in a designated area according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.# Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. The Orthopedic Technician performs as a technical assistant to the Orthopedic Surgeon/PA/NP or other MD.# Applies casts, splints, traction, soft goods, crutches, fracture braces, external fixation equipment and other immobilization devices.# Acts as a resource to the Nursing Staff.# * Orthopedic Technologist Certifiction Required # Applies casts, splints, soft goods, fracture and cast braces, functional knee braces, external fixation devices, continuous passive motion devices, ambulation devices, traction and other support devices per order of the physician.# Removes and adjusts these per order of the physician.

Assists the orthopedic surgeon in the Emergency Department, Cast Room, Operating room, and patient units with minor orthopedic procedures that are either invasive or non-invasive. Evaluates orthopedic patients# conditions, develops intervention, plans and executes same, communicating with physicians and nursing staff as is appropriate and clinically indicated. Works directly or indirectly with orthoptists in fabrication, measuring, fabricating application, adjustment, and removal of braces, prosthetics and orthotics.

Is familiar with hospital computer network, able to enter orders and submits daily charges using prescribed format. Is available on-call per hospital policy as assigned.

The Orthopedic Technician performs as a technical assistant to the Orthopedic Surgeon/PA/NP or other MD.

Applies casts, splints, traction, soft goods, crutches, fracture braces, external fixation equipment and other immobilization devices.

Acts as a resource to the Nursing Staff.

Applies casts, splints, soft goods, fracture and cast braces, functional knee braces, external fixation devices, continuous passive motion devices, ambulation devices, traction and other support devices per order of the physician.

Removes and adjusts these per order of the physician.

Assists the orthopedic surgeon in the Emergency Department, Cast Room, Operating room, and patient units with minor orthopedic procedures that are either invasive or non-invasive.

Evaluates orthopedic patients' conditions, develops intervention, plans and executes same, communicating with physicians and nursing staff as is appropriate and clinically indicated.

Works directly or indirectly with orthotists in fabrication, measuring, fabricating

application, adjustment, and removal of braces, prosthetics and orthotics within

scope of practice.

Is familiar with hospital computer network, able to enter orders and submits daily

charges using prescribed format.

Is available on-call per hospital policy as assigned.