Orthoptist
Core
Provide functional vision assessments, training, and intervention strategies to enable clients with blindness or low vision to maximize their vision and live independently.
Role type
Client-focused Orthoptist
Builds
Functional vision assessment reports and personalized intervention plans
Domain
Healthcare / Low Vision Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Functional vision assessment, low vision aids prescription, client-centered care, service coordination, training delivery
Preferred skills
Registration with Australian Orthoptic Board, experience with children and older adults
Responsibilities
Provide functional vision assessments and recommendations, prepare clinical and functional vision assessment reports, deliver training and intervention strategies, provide information to clients and carers about eye conditions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC