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Description
Join our renowned Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Divisions at the Stein Eye Institute in Westwood, where you’ll provide expert orthoptic care for both adults and children while playing a prominent role in education. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and eager to contribute to our education and training programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluation of vision and detection/monitoring of amblyopia in children and adults.
- Assessment and non-surgical management of ocular motility and strabismus disorders using optical correction and orthoptic exercises.
- Evaluation and treatment of binocular sensory function, including stereopsis.
- Routine neuro-ophthalmic testing such as visual fields and OCT, along with taking preliminary histories and preparing patients for medical review in an extended role capacity.
- Playing a prominent role in teaching, supervising orthoptic students, medical trainees, and fellows across multiple disciplines.
Salary Range: $45.48-59.61 HourlyQualifications
Required:
- Completion of an orthoptic training program.
- Possession of certification by the American Association of Certified Orthoptists, or equivalent national certification if trained internationally.
- Experience in the measurement of strabismus in children and adults.
- Experience in working with visual problems of young children.
- Experience in treatment of amblyopia.
- Verbal communication skills to clearly convey information to patients, students, faculty & staff.
Preferred:
- Experience of coordinating teaching for orthoptics and other students and trainees.
- Experience of supporting departmental, cross professional education.