Audiologist

Luke Staffing; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luke Staffing is recruiting a Vestibular Audiologist for Walter Reed to provide comprehensive vestibular and audiologic care. The role requires a doctoral or master's degree in audiology, state licensure, and two years of outpatient vestibular experience.

BLS certification and CCC-A/ABA certification are required. Responsibilities include conducting advanced vestibular and audiologic evaluations, interpreting results, counseling patients, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with JC

Qualifications

• Master's degree in audiology or Au.D from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification: CCC-A or ABA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Minimum two years of outpatient experience with vestibular evaluations.
• Current, full, active audiology license in a US jurisdiction.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• English language proficiency (read, write, speak, understand).
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods and perform required services.

Responsibilities

• Engage in differential diagnosis of hearing problems across functional, mixed, conductive, sensory, neural, sensorineural, and central categories.
• Demonstrate advanced competence in audiologic and electrophysiologic evaluation and vestibular assessment and management.
• Diagnose audiologic disorders, conduct audiologic/neuro-audiologic assessments, and provide interventions.
• Operate and maintain diverse audiometric equipment and computer systems.
• Utilize patient records, interviews, and counseling to inform the diagnostic process.
• Organize clinical data for retrieval and reporting for clinic/investigation needs.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care, policies, and Joint Commission guidelines.

Job description

Provider (Vestibular Audiologist)

Walter Reed

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree: Master's degree in audiology or Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) degree or other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


• Internship/Residency: N/A


• Board Certification: N/A


• Certifications National certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association) or American Board of Audiology (ABA) certification.


• Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands‑on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross: Basic Life Support (BLS)


• Experience: Minimum two years within the last five years to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service‑specific credentialing instructions, preferably in an outpatient setting. Must have recent experience conducting vestibular evaluations and be comfortable treating patients with abnormal findings


• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.


• U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen


• English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.


• Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

DUTIES:

• Engage in the differential diagnosis of the full range of hearing problems associated with 1) functional 2) mixed 3) conductive 4) sensory 5) neural 6) sensorineural and 7) central hearing losses.


• Demonstrate advanced competence in areas to include advanced audiologic and electrophysiologic evaluation, comprehensive tinnitus assessment and treatment, bio‑electric implanted devices, advanced vestibular assessment and treatment/management, and amplification and signal processing technology. In diagnosing these problems, the Contractor shall conduct and interpret the complete range of specialized and refined audiological test procedures currently available.


• Audiologists diagnose audiologic disorders, conduct audiologic or neuro‑audiologic assessments, treat auditory disorders through various modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for the treatment of medical disorders.


• Demonstrate competence in the operation and maintenance of diverse and specialized audiometric equipment including computer facilities and adjunct components.


• Utilize patient records, patient performance, and family interviews and counseling as they contribute essential data in the diagnostic process and appropriate patient care.


• Organizes clinical data systematically for effective retrieval for clinic and investigational requirements.


• Be responsible for analyzing problems that occur in the delivery of services, collection of related data and information, and implementing solutions and follow up plans to assure that the actions were appropriate.


• Assess the nature, type, and severity of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders that identifies and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language, and other acoustic signals. Administer full range of tests including auditory evoked potentials, video nystagmography, tinnitus, and balance assessment; evaluates the type and degree of hearing loss; administers compensation and pension evaluations and provides an expert opinion regarding etiology of auditory dysfunctions as needed.


• Provide relevant and timely information and assists with decision‑making and process improvement.


• Complete training to obtain knowledge and maintain competency in the following systems: MHS Genesis, Dragon dictation software, and Microsoft Office programs.


• Ensure compliance with standard of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment MTF and IAW JC guidelines. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.


• Complete orientation/ competency verification programs IAW unit guidelines.


• When assigned, shall serve and participate in committees, functions and other meetings


• When required, participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.


• Comply with regulatory, MTF, and Joint Commission quality inspection/ peer review/ utilization management requirements, and applicable system applications.


• As required, participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.