Audiologist

Diamond Therapy; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center, a specialized program of Keystone Health, is expanding its pediatric therapy program and seeks a full-time Audiologist to serve individuals ages 0–21.

Responsibilities include conducting pediatric hearing assessments, fitting hearing aids and assistive devices, providing auditory training and lip-reading guidance, counseling families, maintaining records, and contributing to program development.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited program and completion of clinical training.
• PA licensure as Audiologist and national certification (ASHA/ABR preferred).
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Defines patient hearing impairment by testing and interpreting results.
• Fits hearing aids and assistive devices; conducts auditory training.
• Maintains patient records with evaluations, changes, progress.
• Improves processes; participates in research and evaluates new equipment.
• Provides auditory evaluations and education through screening programs.
• Maintains supplies and inventory; orders and verifies receipt.
• Ensures legal and accreditation compliance with regs and standards.
• Updates knowledge by pursuing education and professional involvement.
• Accepts ownership for new requests and adds value to the role.

Skills

Electrophysiological testing

Audiometric data interpretation

Counseling patients and families

Auditory training

Education

Doctoral degree in Audiology

Job description

Pediatric Audiologist Position

Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center (A specialized program of Keystone Health) is continuing to expand our pediatric therapy program.

We are pleased to announce a full-time opening in our Audiologist department. If you are an Audiologist who is passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve their maximum potential, this is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to make a difference in the lives of individuals ages 0-21.

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following functions or tasks.

1. Defines patient hearing impairment by conferring with referring physician; selecting and administering electrophysiological and other relevant tests; operating diagnostic equipment; determining type and degree of hearing impairment and effects on comprehension and speech; interpreting audiometric diagnostic data; preparing written diagnostic reports.
2. Provides treatments by fitting hearing aids and other assistive devices; conducting auditory training and instruction in speech and lip reading; counseling patients and families; conducting programs in aural rehabilitation; guiding technical staff.
3. Maintains patient records by recording and updating evaluations, changes, progress and treatments.
4. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; participating in research programs; evaluating new equipment, devices and techniques.
5. Provides auditory evaluations and education by conducting hearing loss screening programs.
6. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
7. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to federal, state and local regulations, and professional standards.
8. Updates job knowledge by tracking trends in new techniques and approaches; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
9. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are the minimum acceptable levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that a job incumbent must possess to perform the essential duties in a satisfactory manner.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited program obtaining a Doctoral degree in Audiology. Have completed the required clinical skills and passed the national exam.

LICENSES and CERTIFICATION: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification or American Board of Audiology Certification. Valid, unrestricted license for Pennsylvania. Current CPR (BLS) certification.