Certified Orthoptist – FT Days – Le Bonheur Ophthalmology Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, comejoin us as we embrace the Power of One! -We strive to be anemployer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talentrich organization where Associates can grow their career caring forothers. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs ofthe people of Memphis and the Mid-South. -Performs evaluation andtreatment of adult and pediatric patients with disorders of thevisual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eyemovement disorders. Performs strabismus evaluation including motortesting, evaluation of Fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergenceexercises, and orthoptic treatment. Responsibilities also includeinfant and pediatric vision assessment, retinoscopy, andrefraction. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLHMission, Vision and Values. -Working at MLH means carrying themission forward of caring for our community and impacting the livesof patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus onservice expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Performs evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patientswith disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocularvision and eye movement disorders. Performs strabismus evaluationincluding motor testing, evaluation of Fresnel and spectacleprisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment.

Responsibilities also include infant and pediatric visionassessment, retinoscopy, and refraction. Models appropriatebehavior 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 movementdisorders Demonstrates ability to perform infant and pediatric visionassessments Demonstrates ability to perform manifest and cycloplegicrefractions 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 tothis 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 includingcolor, depth perception, and field of vision to perform anactivity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing dataand figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; orextensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure tohazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service theyprovide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and aPower of One culture that requires commitment to the higheststandards of care and unity.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree:

Ophthalmologic care,

Bachelor’s Degree:

OrthopticsWork Experience:

No prior work experience

Certifications:

Certified Orthoptist -American Orthoptic CouncilBoasting one of the South’s largestmedical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thrivingand growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day asa new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the peoplein our community.