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Orthoptist I

Needham, MA ยท On-site

$78K - $125K/yr

Orthoptist I | Boston Childrens Hospital Position Summary The Orthoptist I provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients with ocular motility, binocular vision, and other neuro ...

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The (Certified) Orthoptist is responsible for evaluating and treating children and adults with ocular motility disorders. Working in a clinical setting to access patients with the use of retinoscopy ...

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Akron, OH ยท On-site

The (Certified) Orthoptist is responsible for evaluating and treating children and adults with ocular motility disorders. Working in a clinical setting to access patients with the use of retinoscopy ...

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Orthoptist I

Needham, MA โ€ข On-site

Children's Hospital Boston
Hospitalsย โ€ขย 10K+ employees

$78K - $125K/yr

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Orthoptist I | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary The Orthoptist I provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients with ocular motility, binocular vision, and other neuro-ophthalmic disorders under the direction of ophthalmologists. This role performs comprehensive eye examinations using advanced diagnostic techniques, develops and implements individualized non-surgical treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and adjusts interventions to support optimal visual outcomes. The Orthoptist I partners closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams, educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care, and maintains accurate clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care. In addition, this position contributes to quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and residency education while pursuing ongoing professional development to support excellence in patient care and the advancement of orthoptic practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts Comprehensive Eye Exams: Performs detailed eye examinations upon physician referral, verifies referral appropriateness, and uses specialized tests (e.g., visual acuity, field, color vision, fundus photography) to diagnose and recommend treatment options.
  • Administers Non-Medical Treatments: Develops and implements non-surgical treatment plans for ocular disorders as prescribed by ophthalmologists, including therapeutic devices and interventions.
  • Monitors and Adjusts Treatment Plans: Designs individualized treatment programs, monitors outcomes, and adjusts or discontinues treatments as needed, while communicating with physicians and care teams.
  • Provides Patient and Family Education: Builds professional relationships with patients and families, explains procedures and results, and incorporates their needs into care plans.
  • Collaborates and Documents Care: Works with multidisciplinary teams, maintains detailed medical records, prepares reports for stakeholders, and ensures follow-up care.
  • Supports Education and Research: Contributes to residency training, participates in quality improvement and research initiatives, and engages in professional development and scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Current certification as an Orthoptist by the American Orthoptic Council AOC or an equivalent level of certification from an accredited foreign program.

Status: Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Pay Range: $78540.8-$125652.8 Annual

Office/Site Location: Needham

Job Posting Category: Clinical

Remote Eligibility: Onsite Only


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Children's Hospital Boston, located in Boston, MA, US, is a renowned non-profit hospital specializing in pediatric care. With its official website listed as childrenshospital.org, Children's Hospital Boston is part of the medical and healthcare industry. Founded in 1869, it has been committed to the highest-quality, holistic care for children for over 150 years. The institution is recognized globally for its innovative solutions and advances in pediatrics, making it one of the top-ranking pediatric hospitals in the US. The mission of Children's Hospital Boston is to provide top-tier care to all children without regard to background or ability to pay.

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Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US