Neuro-Optometrist

Cooper University Health Care is named as one ofAmericas Best Employers by Forbes and one of only 30 companiesin New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital located in Camden N.J. is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the regions leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.

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The Neuro-Optometrist provides specialized evaluation diagnosis and management of visual disorders related to neurological conditions. This role supports the Neuroscience Institute by improving functional vision outcomes for patients with stroke traumatic brain injury neurodegenerative disease and other neurologic conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based care.

Responsibility includes:

• Conduct comprehensive neuro-optometric evaluations including assessment of visual acuity ocular motility binocular vision visual fields and visual processing deficits.
• Diagnose and manage vision disorders associated with neurological conditions (e.g. diplopia convergence insufficiency visual field deficits visual neglect oculomotor dysfunction).
• Develop and implement individualized vision rehabilitation treatment plans including prism therapy vision therapy and compensatory strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Neurology Neurosurgery Stroke Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy and Neuropsychology to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide consultation for inpatient and outpatient populations including acute stroke TBI and neurodegenerative disease patients.
• Educate patients families and caregivers on visual deficits safety considerations and functional adaptations to improve quality of life.
• Participate in program development to expand neuro-visual services across the health system and joint venture sites.
• Support quality improvement initiatives including development of outcome measures clinical pathways and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Document patient care in the electronic health record (EPIC) in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in research education and community outreach initiatives related to neuro-visual disorders and rehabilitation.

• Bachelors Degree required
• Masters Degree preferred
• Doctorate Degree required

• 3 - 5 years required
• 6 - 10 years preferred
• Experience in neuro-optometric rehabilitation brain injury or stroke care preferred

• Licensed Optometrist (OD) State of NJ required
• Board Certification (e.g. Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association - FNORA) preferred
• CPR/BLS Certification required

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in neuro-visual disorders required
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary healthcare teams required
• Experience with vision therapy and rehabilitation techniques preferred
• Excellent communication and patient education skills required