Sr. Orthoptist - Ophthalmology, Westwood

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 10/02/2025 Salary Range: $45.18 - 59.61 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 26844

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

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Join our renowned Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Divisions at the Stein Eye Institute in Westwood, where you’ll provide expert orthoptic care for both adults and children while playing a prominent role in education. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and eager to contribute to our education and training programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluation of vision and detection/monitoring of amblyopia in children and adults.
• Assessment and non-surgical management of ocular motility and strabismus disorders using optical correction and orthoptic exercises.
• Evaluation and treatment of binocular sensory function, including stereopsis.
• Routine neuro-ophthalmic testing such as visual fields and OCT, along with taking preliminary histories and preparing patients for medical review in an extended role capacity.
• Playing a prominent role in teaching, supervising orthoptic students, medical trainees, and fellows across multiple disciplines.

Salary Range: $45.48-59.61 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Completion of an orthoptic training program.
• Possession of certification by the American Association of Certified Orthoptists, or equivalent national certification if trained internationally.
• Experience in the measurement of strabismus in children and adults.
• Experience in working with visual problems of young children.
• Experience in treatment of amblyopia.
• Verbal communication skills to clearly convey information to patients, students, faculty & staff.

Preferred:

• Experience of coordinating teaching for orthoptics and other students and trainees.
• Experience of supporting departmental, cross professional education.