Audiologist

Description

Position Summary

The Audiologist is responsible for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of people with hearing loss.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• •Establish rapport with a primarily adult and geriatric patient population through effective counseling and recommendation for treatment to improve their communication abilities and quality of life.
• •Dispense appropriate hearing aids, accessories, and assistive listening devices to meet patient’s needs and provide realistic expectations to ensure patient success.
• •Communicate with audiology team to maintain patient flow within the clinic.
• •Provide services related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss. To include but not limited to:
• •Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations
• •Immittance Testing: Tympanometry, Acoustic Reflexes, Decay, Otoacoustic Emissions
• •Hearing Aid Consultations
• •Hearing Aid Maintenance: Cleaning, Repair, Reprogramming
• •Hearing aid Verification and Validation through Real Ear Measurements
• •Recommends Assistive Listening Technology & Custom Hearing Protection when warranted
• •Support & Contribute to Department Marketing Initiatives
• •Bill and Code services rendered

Position/Type/ Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and core hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel

Travel to Sun City Center office required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• •2 – 3 years of experience practicing
• •Master’s or Doctorate degree in Audiology from an accredited institution.
• •Board Certification in Audiology or ability to maintain Board Certification upon hiring through the American Board of Audiology
• •Current Audiology License in state of Florida, OR ability to obtain FL licensure before start date
• •Experience with Counsel Ear and third party programs preferred
• •Experience with and knowledge of multiple manufacturer hearing aids and fitting software.

Skills and Abilities

• •Ability to work independently
• •Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse customer colleague, and vendor population.
• •Interdisciplinary treatment planning when warranted, with patient primary care and referring physicians.