Orthoptist, Ophthalmology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide orthoptic consultations on patients.
UT Southwestern is currently seeking an Orthoptist to join our Ophthalmology team. This healthcare professional specializes in diagnosing and non-surgically treating eye movement disorders, binocular vision problems, and pediatric eye conditions. They work with patients of all ages, commonly treating conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and double vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or completion of 2-year Orthoptic program
• 2 years of experience in ophthalmic technology with Bachelor's Degree or Internship in orthoptics with the completion of 2-year Orthoptic program

Nice To Haves

• Orthoptic certification is a plus. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Perform orthoptic exams on ophthalmology patients including diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions.
• Provide instructions/education to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
• Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
• Provide training to ophthalmology residents, medical students, physician's assistants, and allied health personnel on pediatric ophthalmology.
• May plan and coordinate the daily operational activities of the department including direct supervision of the clinic assistant and the ophthalmology residents on rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level