"Orthoptic Trainee-Per Diem"

Posted: 19-Dec-25

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: 28.21 - 45.15

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 150328095

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Examines and cares for children and adults with eye problems. Performs skilled eye examinations under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs moderately complex ophthalmic diagnostic tests (e.g., patient history, visual acuity, lensometry, tonometry, and basic sensorimotor assessments).
• Conducts ophthalmic imaging procedures as directed by clinical staff.
• Accurately records all test results and documentation, including instilling diagnostic eye drops and capturing external eye photographs.
• Supports departmental regulatory compliance, adhering to safety practices and standards set by the institution, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other governing bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree AND current enrollment in an Orthoptic fellowship program accredited by the American Orthoptic Council program.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.