Orthoptist - SCB Ophthalmology

Orthoptist - SCB OphthalmologyHiring Department: SCB Ophthalmology Location: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1040380Posting Close Date: June 17, 2026Salary: The salary range of employees currentlyholding equivalent position is $66,467 - $89,132.About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.Description:About UI HealthThe University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square HealthCenter facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It alsoincludes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied HealthSciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the JaneAddams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, andNursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford,Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of healthequity.This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental,Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuitionwaivers for employees and dependents.PositionSummary This position provides comprehensive clinical sensorimotor evaluation andvisual assessment of ophthalmology patients with ocular motility dysfunction orrelated neuromuscular anomalies. Services include diagnostic evaluation,planning, teaching, participation in research, and implementing appropriateorthoptic treatment programs and follow-up for selected patients under thesupervision of the attending physician.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEvaluate assigned patients in terms of current or potentialproblems with vision, muscle balance, binocular sensory relationships, orrelated ocular disorders. Provide fundamental assessment of fusional abilityand potential, including use of specific diagnostic instruments.Plan and implement treatment programs for selected patientsbased on evaluation results.Evaluate ongoing therapy, institute appropriate changes inthe management plan and provide instruction to parents and patients regardingthe rationale and methods necessary to carry out therapy.Conduct an orthoptic clinic that includes a referral basefrom internal and external ophthalmologists.Teach, give didactic lectures, and provide clinicalinstruction to residents, fellows, and students, and participate in assignedclinics, rounds, meetings, conferences, and in-services, including educationalactivities for the ophthalmology team.Comply with the American Orthoptic Council (AOC) Code ofEthics.Administer eye drops under the direction of the physicianand maintain medication supply with compliance to medication expiration andpharmacy requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.Perform other related duties and participate in specialprojects as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science or related field, plus 2 years in a post-graduate program and a minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. Board certification by the American Association of Certified Orthoptists is required. Comprehensive knowledge of ophthalmology, ocular anatomy, neuro-anatomy, and pharmacologic agents used in ophthalmology. JCAHPO certification is preferred.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an AccommodationArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Created: 2026-04-15