Orthoptist

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems. 

Job Overview 

This position is responsible for evaluating and recommending treatment of patients with ocular motility disturbances. Assists Ophthalmologist in all aspects of patient care including diagnostic testing and preliminary examination. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor's Degree

2. Completed or in the process of completing a 2-year American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Orthoptic Fellowship Program

3. Certified or eligible for certification by AOC

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1.Evaluate patients with ocular motility abnormalities, determines appropriate method of treatment and reports recommendations to referring ophthalmologist who may be from within the department or referred from an outside practice 

2.Makes diagnostic choices while evaluating patients to determine method and procedure of continued examination for best results 

3.Evaluates patient sensory and motor functions and perform orthoptic duties as directed by the supervising physician 

4.Performs strabismus and diplopia evaluations in preparation for strabismus surgery and/or to prescribe prism glasses with refractions 

5.Assists in the treatment of amblyopia  

6.Provides evidence-based vision therapy such as convergence insufficiency  

7.Educates patients and families and provide supportive patient care  

8.Prepares and maintain the equipment for orthoptic examinations 

9.Maintains and dispenses Fresnel prism and lens inventory 

10.Assists in the education of Ophthalmology residents and Ophthalmology clinical support staff  

11.Assists in the development and execution of research projects for the division 

12.Assists in the maintenance and promotion of a safe environment and efficiency of operations 

Physical Requirements:  

1.Close contact with patients 

2.May need to assist visually impaired patients from wheelchairs into exam chairs 

3.Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching 

Skills & Abilities: 

1.Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology and common eye conditions. 

2.Ability to use and maintenance of orthoptic instruments and general ophthalmic instruments. 

3.Teaching skills necessary to assist in the training of orthoptic/ophthalmic technician students. 

4.Analytical skills necessary to determine method of patient evaluation in order to recommend treatment. 

5.Interpersonal skills needed to interact with pediatric and adult patients and referring ophthalmologists. 

6.Ability to assess the needs of adult and pediatric patient populations in order to provide care appropriately. 

7.Ability to effectively explain the exam process to patients and attempt to allay their concerns and apprehensions. 

8.High attention to detail. 

9.Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and fast-paced environment. 

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$84,300.22 - $107,481.20

based on full-time equivalent