Neuro-Optometrist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

154d

About The Position

The Neuro-Optometrist provides specialized evaluation, diagnosis, and management of visual disorders related to neurological conditions. The role supports the Neuroscience Institute by improving functional vision outcomes for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, and other neurologic conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based care. The position provides neuro-optometric care to inpatient and outpatient populations and contributes to vision rehabilitation, program development, quality improvement, research, education, and community outreach. The Neuro-Optometrist documents patient care in EPIC in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Doctorate degree required.
Three to five years of experience required.
Licensed Optometrist (OD) in the State of New Jersey required.
CPR/BLS certification required.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in neuro-visual disorders required.
Ability to work in interdisciplinary healthcare teams required.
Excellent communication and patient education skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Six to ten years of experience preferred.
Experience in neuro-optometric rehabilitation, brain injury, or stroke care preferred.
Board certification, such as FNORA through the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, preferred.
Experience with vision therapy and rehabilitation techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive neuro-optometric evaluations, including assessment of visual acuity, ocular motility, binocular vision, visual fields, and visual processing deficits.
Diagnose and manage vision disorders associated with neurological conditions, including diplopia, convergence insufficiency, visual field deficits, visual neglect, and oculomotor dysfunction.
Develop and implement individualized vision rehabilitation treatment plans, including prism therapy, vision therapy, and compensatory strategies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, and Neuropsychology, to optimize patient outcomes.
Provide consultation for inpatient and outpatient populations, including patients with acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disease.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about visual deficits, safety considerations, and functional adaptations.
Participate in program development to expand neuro-visual services across the health system and joint venture sites.
Support quality improvement initiatives, including development of outcome measures and clinical pathways, and adherence to evidence-based practices.
Document patient care in EPIC in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Participate in research, education, and community outreach initiatives related to neuro-visual disorders and rehabilitation.