H-1B Visa Orthoptist Jobs
Orthoptists diagnose and treat binocular vision disorders and eye movement conditions, roles that qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in orthoptics or a related clinical field. U.S. employers in academic medical centers, pediatric hospitals, and ophthalmology practices sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates.
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This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for evaluating and recommending treatment of patients with ocular motility disturbances. Assists Ophthalmologist in all aspects of patient care including diagnostic testing and preliminary examination.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree
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Completed or in the process of completing a 2-year American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Orthoptic Fellowship Program
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Certified or eligible for certification by AOC
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
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Evaluate patients with ocular motility abnormalities, determines appropriate method of treatment and reports recommendations to referring ophthalmologist who may be from within the department or referred from an outside practice
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Makes diagnostic choices while evaluating patients to determine method and procedure of continued examination for best results
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Evaluates patient sensory and motor functions and perform orthoptic duties as directed by the supervising physician
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Performs strabismus and diplopia evaluations in preparation for strabismus surgery and/or to prescribe prism glasses with refractions
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Assists in the treatment of amblyopia
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Provides evidence-based vision therapy such as convergence insufficiency
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Educates patients and families and provide supportive patient care
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Prepares and maintain the equipment for orthoptic examinations
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Maintains and dispenses Fresnel prism and lens inventory
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Assists in the education of Ophthalmology residents and Ophthalmology clinical support staff
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Assists in the development and execution of research projects for the division
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Assists in the maintenance and promotion of a safe environment and efficiency of operations
Physical Requirements:
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Close contact with patients
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May need to assist visually impaired patients from wheelchairs into exam chairs
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Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching
Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology and common eye conditions.
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Ability to use and maintenance of orthoptic instruments and general ophthalmic instruments.
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Teaching skills necessary to assist in the training of orthoptic/ophthalmic technician students.
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Analytical skills necessary to determine method of patient evaluation in order to recommend treatment.
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Interpersonal skills needed to interact with pediatric and adult patients and referring ophthalmologists.
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Ability to assess the needs of adult and pediatric patient populations in order to provide care appropriately.
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Ability to effectively explain the exam process to patients and attempt to allay their concerns and apprehensions.
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High attention to detail.
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Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and fast-paced environment.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20based on full-time equivalent
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Tasks include vision assessments, eye surgeries and advanced forms of eye disease in patients with significant systemic illness. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for evaluating and recommending treatment of patients with ocular motility disturbances. Assists Ophthalmologist in all aspects of patient care including diagnostic testing and preliminary examination.
Minimum Qualifications:
-
Bachelor's Degree
-
Completed or in the process of completing a 2-year American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Orthoptic Fellowship Program
-
Certified or eligible for certification by AOC
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
-
Evaluate patients with ocular motility abnormalities, determines appropriate method of treatment and reports recommendations to referring ophthalmologist who may be from within the department or referred from an outside practice
-
Makes diagnostic choices while evaluating patients to determine method and procedure of continued examination for best results
-
Evaluates patient sensory and motor functions and perform orthoptic duties as directed by the supervising physician
-
Performs strabismus and diplopia evaluations in preparation for strabismus surgery and/or to prescribe prism glasses with refractions
-
Assists in the treatment of amblyopia
-
Provides evidence-based vision therapy such as convergence insufficiency
-
Educates patients and families and provide supportive patient care
-
Prepares and maintain the equipment for orthoptic examinations
-
Maintains and dispenses Fresnel prism and lens inventory
-
Assists in the education of Ophthalmology residents and Ophthalmology clinical support staff
-
Assists in the development and execution of research projects for the division
-
Assists in the maintenance and promotion of a safe environment and efficiency of operations
Physical Requirements:
-
Close contact with patients
-
May need to assist visually impaired patients from wheelchairs into exam chairs
-
Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching
Skills & Abilities:
-
Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology and common eye conditions.
-
Ability to use and maintenance of orthoptic instruments and general ophthalmic instruments.
-
Teaching skills necessary to assist in the training of orthoptic/ophthalmic technician students.
-
Analytical skills necessary to determine method of patient evaluation in order to recommend treatment.
-
Interpersonal skills needed to interact with pediatric and adult patients and referring ophthalmologists.
-
Ability to assess the needs of adult and pediatric patient populations in order to provide care appropriately.
-
Ability to effectively explain the exam process to patients and attempt to allay their concerns and apprehensions.
-
High attention to detail.
-
Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and fast-paced environment.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20based on full-time equivalent
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Orthoptist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
H-1B eligibility requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in orthoptics, vision science, or a directly related field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying.
Target academic medical centers and pediatric hospitals
University-affiliated eye institutes and children's hospitals with dedicated orthoptics departments file H-1B petitions more consistently than private optometry chains. Focus your search on institutions with established international hiring pipelines for clinical allied health roles.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter orthoptist-related roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This removes guesswork about which employers will sponsor and surfaces opportunities matched to your clinical specialty.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the relevant SOC code for orthoptists before your offer stage so you understand the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Confirm H-1B cap exemption status with your employer
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can file outside the annual lottery window. Ask HR directly whether the entity holds cap-exempt status before committing to a lottery-dependent timeline.
File premium processing if your start date is time-sensitive
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, guaranteeing a response within 15 business days. If your current authorization is expiring or your employer needs you on-site by a specific date, request that your employer elect premium processing at filing.
H-1B Visa Orthoptist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an orthoptist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Orthoptists diagnose and treat disorders of eye movement and binocular vision, a role that USCIS recognizes as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in orthoptics, vision science, or a closely related clinical discipline. Employers document the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before petitioning USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for orthoptist roles?
Migrate Mate lets you browse orthoptist-related positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Academic ophthalmology departments, pediatric hospitals, and large multi-specialty eye care groups are the most consistent sponsors. Checking DOL disclosure data through the OFLC before applying confirms whether a specific employer has filed for similar roles in the past.
Are orthoptist positions at university hospitals cap-exempt?
They can be. Employers that are nonprofit institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofit entities, or nonprofit research organizations may qualify for H-1B cap exemption. If your prospective employer holds that status, your petition can be filed at any time of year without entering the annual lottery, which significantly simplifies your hiring timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one orthoptics employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval. Your current H-1B must have been approved and you must have been maintaining valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 and Labor Condition Application specific to your new position.
Can a foreign-trained orthoptist use overseas clinical experience toward the H-1B degree requirement?
Yes, if a credential evaluator determines your foreign education and relevant work experience together are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a specialty-occupation field. USCIS accepts three years of specialized work experience as a substitute for one year of formal education, so documented clinical orthoptics experience can help bridge gaps for applicants with shorter degree programs.