Certified Orthoptist | FT Days | Le Bonheur Ophthalmology
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Hernando
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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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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