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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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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 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.