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Orthoptist IBoston Children's Hospital • Needham, MA, US
Orthoptist I

Orthoptist I

Boston Children's Hospital • Needham, MA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$35.62 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Department Summary:
We at the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital provide the most advanced care for children with vision problems, from the simplest to the most complex conditions like cataracts, eye injuries, and juvenile glaucoma. We believe in patient-centered care, recognizing that families are the core of a child’s strength and well-being, and we actively involve them in every decision about their child’s treatment. By listening, educating, and supporting families, we create a collaborative environment that leads to better health outcomes and a more satisfying care experience.

Position Summary:
Examines and cares for children and adults with eye problems. Performs comprehensive eye examinations and advanced specialized testing under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.

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

Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current certification as an Orthoptist by the American Orthoptic Council AOC or an equivalent level of certification from an accredited foreign program.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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