Audiologist

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an Audiologist to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services for patients. Responsibilities include administering tests, maintaining hearing aid supplies, and training residents. Preferred candidates will hold a Doctor of Audiology and possess a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for West Virginia State Licensure in Audiology.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer audiological and vestibular tests.
• Counsel patients regarding their hearing test results and need for amplification.
• Assist in training of residents in otolaryngology.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Competence

Patient Counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Audiology

Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

Job description

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Provides diagnostic, habilitative, and rehabilitative services to patients referred to the Audiology clinic for hearing and balance problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
• Master’s degree in Audiology required.
• Must be eligible for West Virginia State Licensure in Audiology, or applicable state where services will be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
• Doctor of Audiology (AuD).
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Administer audiological and vestibular tests.
2. Perform routine audiometry.
3. Perform site of lesion tests, non-organic tests, impedance measures, otoacoustic emission tests, auditory brainstem response tests, videonystagmography, and other electrophysiological tests as needed.
4. Administer sound field testing for the pediatric and difficult-to-test population.
5. Assessment of cochlear implant candidacy, programming and follow-up of cochlear implant patients.
6. Assist in the training of residents in otolaryngology and supervise graduate students enrolled in clinical practical experience in audiology.
7. Maintain responsibility for hearing aid utilization and dispensing.
8. Maintain the supply of hearing aids in the clinic.
9. Administer hearing aid evaluations and hearing aid checks.
10. Counsel patients regarding their hearing test results and need for amplification, aural rehabilitation, ear protection, etc.
11. Provide technical assistance to clinic personnel on new technology and advances in hearing aid design, operation, and fitting techniques.
12. Maintain complete and accurate records of patients seen for hearing services.
13. Responsible for test results and maintain impressions recommendations.
14. Correspond with authorized personnel or agencies regarding clinic’s statistical information.
15. Oversee and administer the aural rehabilitation services.
16. Schedule patients for habilitation and rehabilitation following programming of hearing aids and/or cochlear implants.
17. Maintain accurate records of patients receiving aural rehabilitation therapy.
18. Refer patients in need of other professional services to appropriate personnel, clinics, or agencies.
19. Evaluate patients in OR on an as-needed basis.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to hear and speak clearly.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.

Work Environment

Normal outpatient clinic environment.

Additional Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Company: UHA University Health Associates
• Cost Center: 8180 UHA Otolaryngology
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, citizenship, service in the military, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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About Us

University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not-for-profit organization composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, along with advanced practice providers and other allied health professionals. UHA is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice, operating clinics and hospitals across West Virginia and neighboring states.