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Orthoptist

Boston, US💼 Full-time💰 $62,500–$62,500🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Assists ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye disorders by performing specialized eye tests to measure and assess defective binocular vision or abnormal eye movement.

Role type

Clinical orthoptist

Builds

Diagnostic assessments and treatment plans for eye disorders

Domain

Healthcare / Ophthalmology

Deliverable

clinical work

Required skills

Ophthalmic diagnostic techniques, Orthoptic techniques, Visual acuity measurement, Binocular function assessment, Treatment plan formulation, Patient education, Medical documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration

Preferred skills

Pediatric care experience, Visual rehabilitation experience, Stroke patient care, Visually impaired patient care, Head injury patient care

Technologies

Specialized eye testing equipment, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Perform basic and specialized eye tests to measure visual acuity and binocular function; Evaluate disorders such as strabismus and amblyopia; Formulate treatment plans involving surgery, glasses, exercises, or patching; Monitor treatment outcomes and modify plans as necessary; Document diagnoses and treatment recommendations in medical charts; Provide clinical expertise and instruction to medical students and residents; Participate in clinical research; Maintain pediatric supplies for the department.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on clinical professional

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