Orthopist
Core
Analyzes and treats patients with dysfunctions of binocularity and/or ocular motility, diagnosing abnormal eye motor movements and partial vision.
Role type
Orthoptist
Builds
Patient care plans and vision screening programs
Domain
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Binocular dysfunction assessment, ocular motility evaluation, vision screening, patient triage, medical terminology, infection control, data interpretation, goal setting, critical thinking
Preferred skills
Completion of a nationally recognized accredited Orthoptic Program
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Diagnose abnormal eye motor movements, treat partial vision, determine presence of fusion, triage patients in absence of ophthalmologist, organize vision screening in community schools
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role
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