Orthoptist (Lions Children's Eye Clinic) .6 FTE

University of Minnesota Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

35d

About The Position

The Lions Children's Eye Clinic is the leading clinic in the upper Midwest for children's eye care. With four dedicated pediatric ophthalmologists, we help children as young as a few days old up through kids in their late teens improve their sight and eye function. Our patients benefit from the knowledge, compassion, and innovation that our care providers bring to their work in the clinic. Our all-inclusive approach ensures our present and future patients receive the best outcome possible. What you will do as an Orthoptist: Our Orthoptist team diagnoses and treats disorders of the visual system, particularly binocular vision and amblyopia. Under supervision of the Ophthalmologist, our Orthoptists tests eye muscles and prescribes treatments for eye misalignment and amblyopia to children and adult patients. We work collaboratively with physicians, fellows and residents in the diagnosis and treatment plan for patients of all ages, as well as working independently to manage patient care as directed by an Ophthalmologist. We discuss treatment plans with the patients/parents of patients in a way that is easily understood - explaining surgical and non-surgical options. Our team is committed to educating the next generation of eye care professionals. We help develop skills of medical fellows and residents, update, create and deliver lesson content for our specialty and check Orthoptic work. We seek out opportunities to present and to teach at a national level through membership in professional organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Science related area with one year of post-graduate training
Eligibility for Certified Orthoptist Certification (Orthoptic certification and ACCO membership preferred)
Post graduate training: satisfactory completion of 24 months of orthoptic training in an AOC accredited program. Experience working with children and adults with vision problems
Knowledge of retinoscopy, Lensometry, sensorimotor exams, prism application, lecturing and research papers and articles
Proven ocular motility diagnosis and co-management

Nice To Haves

Orthoptic certification and ACCO membership

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the visual system, particularly binocular vision and amblyopia.
Tests eye muscles and prescribes treatments for eye misalignment and amblyopia to children and adult patients under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist.
Works collaboratively with physicians, fellows and residents in the diagnosis and treatment plan for patients of all ages, as well as working independently to manage patient care as directed by an Ophthalmologist.
Discusses treatment plans with the patients/parents of patients in a way that is easily understood - explaining surgical and non-surgical options.
Helps develop skills of medical fellows and residents, update, create and deliver lesson content for our specialty and check Orthoptic work.
Seeks out opportunities to present and to teach at a national level through membership in professional organizations.