University of Illinois - Chicago
Orthoptist- Ophthalmology
University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Orthoptist- Ophthalmology
SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 27, 2025
Hiring Department : SCB Ophthalmology Clinic
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1026821
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November 25, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Description: About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. Position Summary This position provides comprehensive clinical sensorimotor evaluation and visual assessment of ophthalmology patients with ocular motility dysfunction or related neuromuscular anomalies. Services include diagnostic evaluation, planning, teaching, participation in research, and implementing appropriate orthoptic treatment programs and follow-up for selected patients under the supervision of the attending physician. Duties & Responsibilities: Evaluate assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems with vision, muscle balance, binocular sensory relationships, or related ocular disorder. Provide fundamental assessment of fusional ability and potential, including use of specific diagnostic instruments. Plan and implement treatment programs for selected patients based on evaluation results. Evaluate ongoing therapy, institute appropriate changes in the management plan and provides instruction to parents and patients regarding the rationale and methods necessary to carry out therapy. Conduct an orthoptic clinic that includes a referral base from internal and external ophthalmologists. Teach, give didactic lectures, and provide clinical instruction to residents, fellows, and students, and participate in assigned clinics, rounds, meetings, conferences, and in-services, including educational activities for the ophthalmology team. Comply with the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Code of Ethics. Administer eye drops under the direction of the physician and maintain medication supply with compliance to medication expiration and pharmacy requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science or related field, plus 2 years in a post-graduate program and a minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. Board certification by the American Association of Certified Orthoptists is required. Comprehensive knowledge of ophthalmology, ocular anatomy, neuro-anatomy, and pharmacologic agents used in ophthalmology. Preferred Qualifications JCAHPO certification is preferred. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. To apply, visit
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November 25, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Description: About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. Position Summary This position provides comprehensive clinical sensorimotor evaluation and visual assessment of ophthalmology patients with ocular motility dysfunction or related neuromuscular anomalies. Services include diagnostic evaluation, planning, teaching, participation in research, and implementing appropriate orthoptic treatment programs and follow-up for selected patients under the supervision of the attending physician. Duties & Responsibilities: Evaluate assigned patient in terms of current or potential problems with vision, muscle balance, binocular sensory relationships, or related ocular disorder. Provide fundamental assessment of fusional ability and potential, including use of specific diagnostic instruments. Plan and implement treatment programs for selected patients based on evaluation results. Evaluate ongoing therapy, institute appropriate changes in the management plan and provides instruction to parents and patients regarding the rationale and methods necessary to carry out therapy. Conduct an orthoptic clinic that includes a referral base from internal and external ophthalmologists. Teach, give didactic lectures, and provide clinical instruction to residents, fellows, and students, and participate in assigned clinics, rounds, meetings, conferences, and in-services, including educational activities for the ophthalmology team. Comply with the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Code of Ethics. Administer eye drops under the direction of the physician and maintain medication supply with compliance to medication expiration and pharmacy requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science or related field, plus 2 years in a post-graduate program and a minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. Board certification by the American Association of Certified Orthoptists is required. Comprehensive knowledge of ophthalmology, ocular anatomy, neuro-anatomy, and pharmacologic agents used in ophthalmology. Preferred Qualifications JCAHPO certification is preferred. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. To apply, visit
this link
#J-18808-Ljbffr