Certified Orthoptist | FT | Days | Le Bonheur Ophthalmology | Memphis
About The Position
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Performs evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movement disorders. Performs strabismus evaluation including motor testing, evaluation of Fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment. Responsibilities also include infant and pediatric vision assessment, retinoscopy, and refraction. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Performs evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movement disorders. Performs strabismus evaluation including motor testing, evaluation of Fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment. Responsibilities also include infant and pediatric vision assessment, retinoscopy, and refraction. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Requirements
- Required - Bachelor's Degree Ophthalmologic care
- Required - Certified Orthoptist - American Orthoptic Council
- Knowledge of binocular vision and eye movement disorders
- Demonstrates ability to perform infant and pediatric vision assessments
- Demonstrates ability to perform manifest and cycloplegic refractions in children
- Knowledge of various testing including: Visual Acuity testing, Lensometry, Retinoscopy Refraction, Color Vision, Pupil and Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy, Tonometry, and Visual Fields
Nice To Haves
- Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Orthoptics
- Preferred - No prior work experience
Responsibilities
- Performs patient screening examinations.
- Provides patient testing and assessment.
- Provides Orthoptic treatment.
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Job Type
Full-time
