The Diagnosis And Treatment Program
Orthoptist
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“Orthoptist at The Diagnosis And Treatment Program. Skills: Orthoptics, patient care, diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Performs various basic and specialized eye tests. Measures and assesses visual acuity, and binocular function”
What You'll Achieve.
Suggest a treatment plan; Monitoring treatment outcomes; Modifies or discontinues treatment as necessary
Industry & Context.
Ability to problem solve issues when resources are stretched and to make alternative plans as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with coursework in Orthoptics, Orthoptist certification by the American Orthoptic Council or Canadian Orthoptic Council, Knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic and orthoptic techniques
Nice to Have
Experience with pediatric groups and/or visual rehabilitation which includes stroke patients, visually impaired patients and head injury patients, Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served
What You'll Do.
Performs various basic and specialized eye tests
Measures and assesses visual acuity
and binocular function
Evaluates disorders of the eyes which prevent normal vision such as strabismus (crossed eye) and amblyopia (lazy eye) through observation and by the use of specialized equipment
Formulates a treatment plan upon completion of diagnosis
Offers continuity of care to patients
monitoring treatment outcomes
Modifies or discontinues treatment as necessary and communicates recommendations to physicians and other providers
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients and families
Explains examination procedures and results and provides instruction on prescribed treatment programs
Provides full instructions to patients about the diagnosis and treatment program suggested
Works with a variety of patients ranging from newborn to the shows empathy and understanding to families and patients and explains eye exercises clearly
especially to children
Identifies patients'/families' specific needs and incorporates into patient care as appropriate
Documents the diagnoses and treatment recommendations in medical chart
Participates in clinical research
Provides clinical expertise and instruction to medical students
residents and fellows in Ophthalmology
Performs general administrative duties relative to patient care
Helps to organize and maintain pediatric supplies for the department
Keeps up to date with current practices as part of continuing professional development
Maintains Orthoptic certification by attending continuing education courses and orthoptic meetings
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct
Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serves as member of multidisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care and communicate patient needs and recommendations; Liaisons with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nursing staff, as needed
Communication Scope
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written); Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served
Full Job Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the general direction of the ophthalmologist, assists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders by performing specialized eye tests to measure and assess defective binocular vision or abnormal eye movement in patients. Performs various diagnostic tests to assess patient's vision and interprets results to suggest a treatment plan. **Position:****Orthoptist** **Department: Eye Clinic** **Schedule: Full Time** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** * Performs various basic and specialized eye tests. Measures and assesses visual acuity, and binocular function. * Evaluates disorders of the eyes which prevent normal vision such as strabismus (crossed eye) and amblyopia (lazy eye) through observation and by the use of specialized equipment. * Under the general supervision of the ophthalmologist, formulates a treatment plan upon completion of diagnosis, which might involve referral for surgery, glasses, exercises, and/or patching. * Offers continuity of care to patients, monitoring treatment outcomes. Modifies or discontinues treatment as necessary and communicates recommendations to physicians and other providers. * Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients and families. Explains examination procedures and results and provides instruction on prescribed treatment programs. Provides full instructions to patients about the diagnosis and treatment program suggested. * Works with a variety of patients ranging from newborn to the elderly; shows empathy and understanding to families and patients and explains eye exercises clearly, especially to children. Identifies patients'/families' specific needs and incorporates into patient care as appropriate. * Documents the diagnoses and treatment recommendations in medical chart. * Serves as member of multidisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care and communicate patient needs and recommendations. Liaisons with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nursing st
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