Certified Orthoptist | FT Days | Le Bonheur Ophthalmology Job at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Arkansas County, AR

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  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Arkansas County, AR

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

 

Performs evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movement disorders. Performs strabismus evaluation including motor testing, evaluation of Fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment. Responsibilities also include infant and pediatric vision assessment, retinoscopy, and refraction. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.



 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Performs evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movement disorders. Performs strabismus evaluation including motor testing, evaluation of Fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment. Responsibilities also include infant and pediatric vision assessment, retinoscopy, and refraction. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do
  • Performs patient screening examinations.
  • Provides patient testing and assessment.
  • Provides Orthoptic treatment.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Orthoptics
  • Bachelor's Degree Ophthalmologic care
Work Experience Requirements
  • No prior work experience
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
  • Certified Orthoptist - American Orthoptic Council
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of binocular vision and eye movement disorders
  • Demonstrates ability to perform infant and pediatric vision assessments
  • Demonstrates ability to perform manifest and cycloplegic refractions in children
  • Knowledge of various testing including: Visual Acuity testing, Lensometry, Retinoscopy
  • Refraction, Color Vision, Pupil and Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy, Tonometry, and Visual Fields
Supervision Provided by this Position
  • There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
  • The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  • Must have good balance and coordination.
  • The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
  • The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  • Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  • Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  • Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Ophthalmologic care, Bachelor's Degree: Orthoptics

Work Experience:

No prior work experience

Certifications:

Certified Orthoptist - American Orthoptic Council


Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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