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Also known as:
Acupuncturist, Homeopathic Doctor, Hypnotherapist, Naturopath, Naturopathic Doctor, Naturopathic Physician
SNAPSHOT
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Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.
Leadership |
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Critical decision making |
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Level of responsibilities |
LOW
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
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Dealing and handling conflict |
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Competition for this position |
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Communication with others |
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
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Comfort of the work setting |
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
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Exposure to job hazards |
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Physical demands |
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DAILY TASKS
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Perform vision screening of children in schools or community health centers. |
Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists. |
Assist ophthalmologists in diagnostic ophthalmic procedures such as ultrasonography, fundus photography, and tonometry. |
Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals. |
Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians. |
Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases. |
Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results. |
Develop non-surgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders. |
Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans. |
Perform diagnostic tests or measurements such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing. |
Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Assisting and Caring for Others |
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Documenting/Recording Information |
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public |
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Medicine and Dentistry |
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Psychology |
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
Biology |
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
Education and Training |
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Therapy and Counseling |
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
Speech Clarity |
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
Speech Recognition |
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
TOP SKILLS
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Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Science |
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
Social Perceptiveness |
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
Writing |
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |