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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
Orthoptists are allied health professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to eye movements, binocular vision and visual function. They work with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They assess and manage conditions that affect visual development and binocular function such as eye misalignment, eye movement control, amblyopia, and more. Orthoptists play a pivotal role in educating patients and their family about their visual condition, treatment options, and how to manage their condition on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
- Performs a broad range of duties related to the delivery of care to adult and pediatric patients seen within the Department of Ophthalmology – Kellogg Eye Center.
- Be able to complete any of the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Certified Orthoptist Clinical Skills Competencies when called upon to do so.
- Comply with American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Code of Ethics.
- Provide comprehensive clinical sensorimotor evaluation and visual assessment of ophthalmology patients with ocular motility dysfunction or related neuromuscular anomalies.
- Services include basic diagnostic evaluation, planning, teaching and implementing appropriate orthoptic treatment programs and follow-up for selected patients.
- 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.
- Collaborate with clinical faculty in the planning and follow-up of surgical procedure when needed.
- Conduct a co-management orthoptic clinic that includes a referral base from potentially internal or external ophthalmologists.
- Teach, give didactic lectures, and provide clinical instruction to allied health staff, residents, fellows and orthoptic students.
- Administer eye drops under the direction of clinical faculty and maintain medication supply with compliance to medication expiration and pharmacy requirements.
- If not a member of American Orthoptic Council (AOC), become eligible within one year of start date.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or similar combination of education and experience.
- Satisfactory completion of either an accredited training center program or preceptorship. Certification by the American Orthoptic Council.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of college with courses in biology, physics and psychology.
- Diploma from Accredited Orthoptic Training Program.
- Certified Orthoptist.
- CPR (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Familiarity with ophthalmic terminology.
- Experience with pediatric population.
Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
- Orthoptists function under the direction of a supervising clinical faculty member as mid-level providers and are primarily found in Adult Strabismus, Pediatric and Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. General/managerial supervision is received from Kellogg Eye Center clinic operational leadership.
- This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
282027
Working Title
Orthoptist
Job Title
Orthoptist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM KEC Orthoptist
Posting Begin/End Date
8/28/2026 - 10/19/2026
Salary
$74,027.20 - $107,473.60
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
Orthoptists are allied health professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to eye movements, binocular vision and visual function. They work with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They assess and manage conditions that affect visual development and binocular function such as eye misalignment, eye movement control, amblyopia, and more. Orthoptists play a pivotal role in educating patients and their family about their visual condition, treatment options, and how to manage their condition on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
- Performs a broad range of duties related to the delivery of care to adult and pediatric patients seen within the Department of Ophthalmology – Kellogg Eye Center.
- Be able to complete any of the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Certified Orthoptist Clinical Skills Competencies when called upon to do so.
- Comply with American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Code of Ethics.
- Provide comprehensive clinical sensorimotor evaluation and visual assessment of ophthalmology patients with ocular motility dysfunction or related neuromuscular anomalies.
- Services include basic diagnostic evaluation, planning, teaching and implementing appropriate orthoptic treatment programs and follow-up for selected patients.
- 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.
- Collaborate with clinical faculty in the planning and follow-up of surgical procedure when needed.
- Conduct a co-management orthoptic clinic that includes a referral base from potentially internal or external ophthalmologists.
- Teach, give didactic lectures, and provide clinical instruction to allied health staff, residents, fellows and orthoptic students.
- Administer eye drops under the direction of clinical faculty and maintain medication supply with compliance to medication expiration and pharmacy requirements.
- If not a member of American Orthoptic Council (AOC), become eligible within one year of start date.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or similar combination of education and experience.
- Satisfactory completion of either an accredited training center program or preceptorship. Certification by the American Orthoptic Council.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of college with courses in biology, physics and psychology.
- Diploma from Accredited Orthoptic Training Program.
- Certified Orthoptist.
- CPR (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Familiarity with ophthalmic terminology.
- Experience with pediatric population.
Physical Requirements
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
- Orthoptists function under the direction of a supervising clinical faculty member as mid-level providers and are primarily found in Adult Strabismus, Pediatric and Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. General/managerial supervision is received from Kellogg Eye Center clinic operational leadership.
- This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
282027
Working Title
Orthoptist
Job Title
Orthoptist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM KEC Orthoptist
Posting Begin/End Date
8/28/2026 - 10/19/2026
Salary
$74,027.20 - $107,473.60
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Orthoptist
Verify your degree meets PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires the employer to define minimum qualifications before filing. Confirm your orthoptics degree or allied health qualification maps to the job description DOL will evaluate, since credential mismatches can trigger audits or denials.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
U.S. employers and USCIS need documentation that your overseas orthoptics training is equivalent to a U.S. degree. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization speeds up the I-140 review and removes a common objection during PERM recruitment.
Target hospitals and academic medical centers
Large hospital systems and university-affiliated eye centers run established immigration programs and are more likely to sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for orthoptists than private practices, which rarely have in-house immigration counsel or prior PERM experience.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter orthoptist job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts out roles where you'd need to persuade an employer to file for the first time, which significantly extends your timeline.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing before accepting
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing PERM, typically 60 to 90 days. Ask prospective employers whether they've started this process or plan to, so you can gauge realistic green card timelines from your offer date.
Check prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage for orthoptist roles in your work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before negotiating your offer, since a below-threshold salary forces the employer to refile or amend.
Green Card Orthoptist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do orthoptist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most orthoptist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, since the role generally requires a bachelor's degree or a recognized orthoptics program. If you hold a master's degree or the employer defines the position as requiring an advanced degree, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney makes the final determination based on the job description filed with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for orthoptists?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads directly to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process takes longer up front, typically one to two years before USCIS approves the I-140, but you're building toward a permanent status rather than renewing a visa every two or three years.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an orthoptist hire?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes job postings, documentation of applicant review, and a prevailing wage determination from DOL. The employer then files the ETA 9089 application. The entire PERM stage typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed.
How can I find orthoptist jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify orthoptist openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have sponsored before means the PERM infrastructure is already in place, reducing the risk that an employer agrees verbally but stalls during the filing process.
Does my state orthoptic or optometry license affect the green card sponsorship timeline?
Yes. USCIS and DOL expect that you can legally practice in the state where you'll work. If your foreign credentials require additional steps to obtain a state license, this can delay your start date and, in turn, the PERM filing. Securing licensure or a temporary practice permit before your employer initiates PERM keeps the process on track.