Orthoptist

Northwell • Village of Great Neck, NY

17h

About The Position

Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with disorders impacting eye movement
and positioning. Provides diagnosis and treats ocular motility or eye muscular
disorders, under supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Orthoptist Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an Ophthalmologist, diagnoses and treats ocular motility or eye muscular disorders, such as amblyopia, diplopia, or strabismus.
• Evaluates each assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems with vision, muscle balance, binocular sensory relationships, or related ocular disorder.
• Assists in the diagnosis and treatment of visual defects and oculomotor movement disorders by administering Orthoptic and diagnostic tests.
• Implements treatment programs for selected patients based on evaluation results.
• Provides non-surgical treatment through the use of eye patches or exercises, and assists the Ophthalmologist in planning and performing more invasive corrections.
• Re-evaluates on-going therapy, instituting appropriate changes in the management plan.
• Tracks patient treatment and reports on progress.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees