Neuro-Optometrist

About Us:

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

 

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

 

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House,  Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

 

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

 

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

 

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description:

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.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Doctorate Degree required

Experience Required:

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

License/Certification Requirements:

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

Special Requirements:

• 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

Salary Min ($): USD $1.00 Salary Max ($): USD $2.00