Orthopist (Part Time)

Children's Hospital of Orange County • Orange, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orthoptist analyzes and treats patients with dysfunctions of binocularity and/or ocular motility. The role examines patients to diagnose and treat abnormal eye motor movements and partial vision, and to determine the presence of fusion. The Orthoptist triages patients when an ophthalmologist is absent and organizes vision screening in community schools.

This is a part-time, day-shift position located in Orange, California. The pay range is $39.49 to $65.16; the stated midpoint is $52.33. Pay is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.

CHOC describes its mission as providing exceptional and innovative pediatric care and commits to incorporating environmental sustainability into its healthcare model to protect children's health and patient safety.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience working as an Orthoptist.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control techniques, and age-related acuity levels.
• Competence in collecting and interpreting patient-status data to identify age-specific needs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Excellent organization, critical-thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with high standards and respect; advance care through new ideas and technology; promote teamwork; understand and exceed customer expectations; solve complex patient-care and organizational problems; and model positive, professional behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a two-year, nationally recognized accredited Orthoptic Program.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and treat patients with dysfunctions of binocularity and/or ocular motility.
• Examine patients to diagnose and treat abnormal eye motor movements and partial vision, and determine the presence of fusion.
• Triage patients in the absence of the ophthalmologist.
• Organize vision screening in community schools.
• Collect and interpret data about patient status to identify age-specific needs.
• Evaluate and document the patient and family response to care.
• Work within scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time