Columbus, Georgia
Baltimore, Maryland
Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 14-Jan-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 253417
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us
JOB LOCATION
Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC
JOB SUMMARY
Perform evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the visual system, with an emphasis on binocular vision and eye movement difficulties. Perform strabismus evaluation including and motor testing, evaluation of fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment. Responsibilities include: strabismus evaluations, infant vision assessment, retinoscopy, refraction, and providing independent orthoptic treatment, as well as teaching house officers and ophthalmic technician students principles and techniques related to pediatric vision assessment and strabismus evaluations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and interpret pediatric and adult patient screening examinations for physician review.
- History taking skills to include: chief complaint and history of present illness, current medications and allergies, directed review of systems past medical history, and pertinent family ocular history.
- Testing to include (as appropriate for each individual case): visual acuity testing (including vision assessment for infants and pediatric patients, (distance and near, with and without glasses), lensometry measurements of current glasses including prism if present), retinoscopy and manifest efraction, color vision testing, pupil and slit lamp biomicroscopy of the anterior segment, applanantion or tonopen tonometry, and confrontation visual fields.
- Strabismus evaluations including sensor and motor testing, evaluation of fresnel and spectacle prisms, convergence exercises, and orthoptic treatment (performed independently, if appropriate).
- Assist as needed on research projects for the development of new eye examination techniques, procedures and apparatus. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Position requires bachelor's degree and certification from an accredited Orthoptic Training Program.
- No work experience required. Two years of clinical experience as a Certified Clinical Orthoptist preferred.
- Must be certified by American Association of Certified Orthoptists.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.