Orthoptist Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Nursing

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC015070 Eye Clinic

Summary:

$15K SIGN-ON BONUS - Eye Clinic - work schedule:
Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p - Bachelor's & Certified Orthoptist (CO) certification required at time of hire

Additional Information:

to here () from one of Orthoptist team members about this exciting opportunity!

$15K SIGN-ON BONUS Eye Clinic

Work schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p Bachelor's & Certified Orthoptist (CO) certification required at time of hire Required Education

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Required Certifications

Certified Orthoptist (CO) - American Orthoptic Council (AOC)

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.

Additional Responsibilities:

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.

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