Orthoptist-Riley Pediatric Ophthalmology at IU Health

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ophthalmic Examinations, Orthoptics, Patient Treatment Management, Diagnosis of Ocular Disorders, Clinical Collaboration, Patient Care, Test Result Interpretation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview * Orthoptist with Riley Pediatric Ophthalmology * Primary Location: Riley Outpatient Center Riley 575 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202 * Additional Coverage: Carmel, IN & Greenwood clinics required (10300 N Illinois St, Carmel, IN, 46290 & 533 E County Line Rd, Greenwood, IN, 46143) Core Requirements * Required Credential: * Certified Orthoptist (CO) – National certification required Schedule * Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM * Call / Weekends: None * Patient Volume: Varies based on clinic and physician alignment Compensation & Incentives/Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 * Requires continuous employment for 3 years * Additional relocation bonus if applicable Payment Structure * Year 1: * $5,000 paid at the start (within first or second pay cycle) * Years 2 & 3: * Remaining $10,000 paid over Years 2 and 3 * $5,000 after completion of Year 2 * $5,000 after completion of Year 3 * Department covers: * Continuing education credits * Professional dues * Certification renewal Why This Role Stands Out * Rapidly growing orthoptist program with real influence on role design * Opportunity to build and lead new orthoptist clinics * Strong physician partnership that values orthoptist expertise * Future vision includes launching an orthoptist training program in Indianapolis Team & Work Environment * Culture: Fast-paced, collaborative, physician-integrated * Work Style: * Mix of independent orthoptist clinics + direct physician collaboration * What Success Looks Like: * Takes initiative * Brings positive energy * Works with urgency * Strong collaborator across care teams Why IU Health? Join Indiana’s leading healthcare system, dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. IU Health offers strong opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve. * Benefits Designed for You [https://careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you] * 401(k) with employer match * Tuition reimbursement * Student loan forgiveness eligibility * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly financial incentives This position provides skilled technical support for the diagnosis and treatments of ocular disorders in patients of all ages. Performs comprehensive and specialized ophthalmic examinations, interprets, evaluates, and communicates test results and prepares recommendations for patient treatment and management. Implements treatment programs and conducts follow up for designated patients. * Bachelor's degree with coursework in orthoptics required. 1-3 years' experience as orthoptist preferred. * Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of orthoptics required. * Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. * IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. * A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all. * With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. * At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. * Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disorders through comprehensive ophthalmic examinations. Implement treatment programs and collaborate with physicians to manage patient care across multiple clinic locations.