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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Certified Orthoptist (CO or Canadian cert - (O)CO) assists the Ophthalmologist (typically pediatric or neuro-ophthalmologist) in the clinic setting. Orthoptists are bound by a Code of Ethics as specified by the American Orthoptic Council. Among other things, this code requires that orthoptic services be rendered only under the overall supervision of an ophthalmologist. This code also forbids orthoptists from being employed or supervised by optometrists. Orthoptists treat non-surgical disorders of ocular motility and binocular vision including but not limited to amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, accommodative esotropia and diplopia. Patients can be seen in conjunction with an ophthalmologist in their clinic or can be referred for sensorimotor evaluation/non-surgical treatment from within the ophthalmology practice.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

+ Baccalaureate degree and graduation from a 2-year program at an accredited orthoptic school in the USA or Canada.

+ Successful completion of both written and oral/practical board exams given by the American Orthoptic Council (or Canadian equivalent).

VISUAL/HEARING/VERBAL REQUIREMENTS

+ The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).

+ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand during test procedures, in taking patient histories, and in performing tests on patients.

+ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

+ Manual dexterity is required to operate various equipment in the performance of duties.

+ Attention to detail necessary due to the exacting nature of the position.

+ Ability to find information and identify essential information in managing patient information.

+ Mentoring and coaching to help other employees gain competencies and overcome barriers to improving current job performance is also expected of all certified personnel.

+ Given the level of training and experience required in this position, the employee will be expected to work well independently.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

+ Certification as an Orthoptist by the American Orthoptic Council.

+ Recertification every 3 years which requires 45 CE credits and attendance at scientific meetings.

+ CPR (Basic Life Support) certification required.

+ Must always maintain above listed required certifications.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

+ Department: Ophthalmology Dearborn Ford Rd

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.