Orthoptist - Mount Pleasant
$30,000–$30,000 year
On-siteKenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Administer diagnostic orthoptic tests, perform therapeutic orthoptic procedures, and provide instructions to patients with correctable vision focusing defects under medical direction of a licensed ophthalmologist. Schedule patients for examinations, tests, and treatments per established procedures. Obtain necessary data concerning patient's medical diagnosis and history to prepare patient case history. Administers standard orthoptic and ophthalmic tests per physician's order, including vision field tests and retinoscopy. Provides independent evaluation of patients with disorders of vision and ocular motility. Develops and administers treatment plans according to established procedures. Performs contact lens fitting and dispensing. Explains procedures to patient and/or family and directs patient during treatment and therapy.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree
- AOC board eligibility
- Demonstration of passing scores on written, oral and practical board examinations within two years
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
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