Orthoptist

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthoptist evaluates and manages childhood and adult eye movement abnormalities under the direction of an ophthalmologist. Participates in the education of orthoptic students, medical students, ophthalmology residents and also in clinical and basic research. Primarily responsible to aid staff, residents, and outside Ophthalmologist in the examination and treatment of patients with disorders of ocular motility and binocular vision. The Orthoptist and the Ophthalmologist function as a team to analyze examination results and to plan and execute therapy. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Certified Orthoptist (CO) certification required at time of hire
Experience not Required.

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Responsibilities

Assesses visual acuity in patients with amblyopia, patients who are non-verbal, are uncooperative or have developmental delay.
Performs quantitative measurements, ocular sensory testing and diagnostic strabismus evaluations.
Reviews patient's medical record prior to clinic visit to anticipate patient's needs.
Completes orthoptic exam in a timely manner and provides documentation to pediatric ophthalmologist about results and notes changes from previous visit.
Evaluates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the visual systems with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
Examines patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia or strabismus.
Assists ophthalmologist in planning and modifying plan of care based on assessment data.
Initiates orthoptic therapy in selected cases to include eye motility exercises.
Implement plan that includes prismatic and other orthoptic methods for the treatment of diplopia.
Educates patients and families through verbal or written explanation and documents response in the medical record.
Advances orthoptic treatment as indicated by patient progress and in consultation with the ophthalmologist.
Provides training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians or other health professionals.
Performs other duties as assigned.