Audiologist

Paylocity; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight360 in Brandon, FL is seeking an Audiologist to diagnose, manage, and treat hearing loss, primarily serving adults and geriatric patients.

You will perform comprehensive hearing evaluations, fit and maintain hearing aids, provide counseling, and collaborate with the audiology team to optimize patient outcomes. Florida licensure or eligibility and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Audiology from an accredited program.
• Board certification or eligibility required.
• Florida license required or ability to obtain before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hearing evaluations and hearing aid consultations.
• Dispense hearing aids and assistive listening devices with realistic expectations.
• Counsel patients and coordinate care with the audiology team.
• Maintain documentation and billing for services rendered.
• Travel to Sun City Center as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Communication

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Audiology

Tools

Hearing aid fitting software

Job description

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.