Orthoptist Jobs
Orthoptist jobs are open across hospital systems, ophthalmology practices, academic medical centers, and pediatric clinics, from entry-level clinical roles to senior and supervisory positions, with specializations in pediatric vision therapy, binocular vision disorders, and neuro-ophthalmology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 - $107,481.20
based 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 - $107,481.20
based on full-time equivalent
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthoptist jobs.
- Certification by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) or eligibility to sit for the certifying examination
- Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field plus completion of an accredited orthoptic training program
- Proficiency in assessment and management of strabismus, amblyopia, and binocular vision disorders
- Experience conducting visual field testing, cover testing, and ocular motility evaluations
- Ability to work with pediatric patients including infants and children with developmental conditions
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation requirements
Tips for Your Orthoptist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each clinical setting
Orthoptist roles in pediatric clinics prioritize amblyopia management and patient communication with children, while academic medical centers emphasize research involvement and complex strabismus cases. Adjust your resume summary and bullet points to reflect the specific patient population and clinical focus of each employer.
Highlight orthoptic-specific diagnostic equipment proficiency
Employers expect hands-on familiarity with tools like prism bars, synoptophores, and visual field analyzers. List each instrument by name in your skills section rather than grouping them as 'diagnostic equipment,' so hiring managers and applicant tracking systems can match your credentials to the role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists orthoptist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by subspecialty alignment
Orthoptist positions vary significantly by subspecialty: neuro-ophthalmology units need candidates comfortable with cranial nerve palsies and diplopia workups, while low vision programs require rehabilitation-oriented experience. Search for openings using subspecialty keywords so you're targeting postings that match your actual clinical background.
Prepare clinical case examples for interviews
Interviewers in ophthalmology settings frequently ask you to walk through a strabismus assessment or explain how you'd manage a non-compliant pediatric patient. Prepare two or three concrete patient scenarios from your clinical experience that demonstrate your diagnostic reasoning and patient management approach from start to finish.
Negotiate scope of practice clarity before accepting
Orthoptist roles vary widely in autonomy depending on the supervising ophthalmologist and state regulations. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically which assessments and treatments you'll perform independently versus which require direct physician oversight, so your day-to-day responsibilities match your training and career goals.
Orthoptist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most orthoptists?
The companies hiring the most orthoptists right now include Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, UCSF Health, and Corewell Health, with the largest share of openings in Tennessee, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large ophthalmology group practices tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many orthoptist jobs are remote?
About 33% of orthoptist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, given that most of the role involves hands-on patient assessment. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are patient education, telehealth follow-up consultations, and administrative or research coordination duties within larger health systems.
How do you become an orthoptist?
You earn a bachelor's degree in a health or life sciences field, then complete a two-year accredited orthoptic training program at a hospital or academic medical center. After finishing the program, you sit for the American Orthoptic Council certifying examination. Passing that examination qualifies you to practice as a certified orthoptist and apply for clinical positions.
How do you get hired as an orthoptist with little or no experience?
Most entry-level orthoptist roles expect AOC certification or examination eligibility, so completing your accredited training program is the non-negotiable first step. During training, seek rotations in the subspecialties you want to work in, such as pediatric ophthalmology or neuro-ophthalmology, and build relationships with supervising ophthalmologists who can serve as references. Smaller private practices and community health clinics are often more open to newly certified candidates than large academic centers.
What does the orthoptist interview process look like?
Most orthoptist interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR or a practice manager, followed by an in-person interview with the supervising ophthalmologist and sometimes other clinical staff. You should expect scenario-based questions about patient assessment and management, and some practices ask you to demonstrate a specific test or walk through a case. A brief tour of the clinical space is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to orthoptist jobs?
You can find and apply to orthoptist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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