Audiologist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Audiologist to provide comprehensive audiology services at the Medical Pavilion in Kansas City. The role includes testing, evaluating, diagnosing hearing disorders and prescribing treatment for patients and families.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctorate in Audiology and will collaborate with physicians and therapists to develop individualized care plans in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in audiology from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to interpret audiology test results and document findings.
• Experience with hearing aid fittings and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests to determine nature and type of hearing problem.
• Consults with patients and families; develops and modifies individualized treatment programs.
• Interprets results and dictates reports for medical records; collaborates with other professionals.
• Plans and directs treatment programs; works with other therapists.
• Instructs patients and families in rehabilitative procedures; conducts follow-up.
• Trains interns, students and staff in testing and rehabilitative procedures.
• Maintains audiology equipment; orders hearing aids and supplies; performs hearing aid evaluations.
• Manages daily schedules, keeps records of fees and patient statistics.

Skills

Audiology

Patient counseling

Interpreting results

Education

Au.D. or Doctorate in Audiology

Tools

Hearing aid equipment

Audiometer

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

Responsible for testing, evaluating and prescribing treatment of hearing disorders. Provides a full range of diagnostic, consultative, and rehabilitative audiology services to patients and families.

Position Title

Audiologist

Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

Responsible for testing, evaluating and prescribing treatment of hearing disorders. Provides a full range of diagnostic, consultative, and rehabilitative audiology services to patients and families.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests to determine nature, degree and type of hearing problem.
• Consults with patients on the nature of hearing loss and communicative problems. Develops individualized treatment programs. Conducts follow-up to determine patient progress. Modifies therapy program.
• Interprets results and dictates reports for medical records. Consults with other medical professionals.
• Plans and directs treatment programs. Works with other therapists.
• Instructs patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures.
• Develops new audiologist programs and services.
• Performs hearing aid evaluations and dispenses hearing aids.
• Checks hearing aids, repairs and sells batteries for them.
• Makes referrals for further diagnostic evaluation and therapy and/or treatment.
• Conducts rehabilitation therapy including auditory training.
• Trains interns, students and technical staff in testing and rehabilitative procedures.
• Maintains audiology equipment. Helps select audiologic equipment, orders hearing aids, and other supplies.
• Plans daily schedules, maintains appointments and records fees for service.
• Collects data and prepares reports. Maintains patient statistics.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Doctorate from an accredited College or University.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-51890

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.