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Eye Movement Specialist

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time $5,000
Position: Orthoptist

Organization: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (100% FTE)

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the foremost provider of healthcare services in Nova Scotia, extending specialized offerings to clients across Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to attain excellence in health, healing, and education through collaborative efforts, reflected in the diverse hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate throughout the province.

Our organization values work-life balance, allowing you the opportunity to engage in the enriching Atlantic lifestyle.

Successful candidates may qualify for a signing bonus of up to $10,000 and relocation assistance of up to $5,000, contingent upon a defined Return of Service agreement.

The Orthoptist role is a vital allied health profession focusing on the assessment and management of eye movement disorders and related visual dysfunctions. This professional interprets diagnostic information and provides recommendations to the referring ophthalmologist regarding potential treatment strategies.

The Orthoptist is responsible for executing a variety of specialized and technical procedures to gather essential diagnostic data for the treatment and management of numerous ocular conditions.

Key competencies include proficiency in refraction, visual field assessments, low vision evaluations, Potential Acuity Meter testing, ophthalmic imaging, ocular ultrasonography, keratometry, optic disc tomography, and specular microscopy.

This position also plays a significant role in the educational development of medical students, orthoptic/ophthalmic medical technology students, and ophthalmology residents.

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree plus a two-year training program, or a Master's degree in clinical vision science, along with graduation from an accredited Orthoptics/Ophthalmic Medical Technologists program. Proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset, with a preference for French.

It is essential to ensure your resume is current and includes all pertinent education, experience, training, and certifications.

This is a permanent full-time role; successful candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which encompasses health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, in addition to a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is dedicated to fostering a workforce that is free from discrimination, values diversity, and is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, or 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.