Orthoptist

Position: Orthoptist - Full-time

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At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin:

Administers diagnostic orthoptic tests, performs therapeutic orthoptic procedures, and provides instruction to patients with correctable vision focusing defects, under the medical direction of a licensed ophthalmologist.



Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree.
• Candidates must be AOC board eligible with demonstration of passing scores on written, oral and practical board examinations within two years.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work collaboratively with coworkers, physicians, children, and their families.
• Physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time to perform or assist with patient care procedures.
• Frequently bends, lifts, twists, reaches, and squats.
• Occasionally push/pulls and does overhead work.

This position will travel between Children's Main Campus in Milwaukee, Mequon and New Berlin.

The hours for this role are:
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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