Orthoptist - Full-time

Orthoptist Opportunity At Children's Wisconsin

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

The Orthoptist will administer diagnostic orthoptic tests, perform therapeutic orthoptic procedures, and provide instructions to patients with correctable vision focusing defects, under the medical direction of a licensed ophthalmologist.

Essential Functions:

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• Schedules patients for examinations, tests, and treatments per established procedures.
• Obtains necessary data concerning patient's medical diagnosis and history and prepares patient case history.
• Administers standard orthoptic and ophthalmic tests per physician's order and according to established procedures and standards.
• Performs diagnostic tests including vision field tests.
• Performs retinoscopy.
• Provides independent evaluation of patients with disorders of vision and ocular motility. Develops and administers treatment plans according to established procedures.
• Performs therapeutic procedures per physician's order and according to established procedures.
• Contact lens fitting and dispensing.
• Explains procedures to patient and/or family and directs patient during treatment and therapy.

Education:

• Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree - required
• Candidates must be AOC board eligible with demonstration of passing scores on written, oral and practical board examinations within two years - required

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

This role is eligible for a $5000 sign-on bonus! $2500 bonus paid out after successful completion of your introductory period as well as an additional $2500 paid out after six months with Children's.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.