Audiologist

Kaiser Permanente; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 146,026,000 - 173,578,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Audiologist to provide diagnostic evaluations of the auditory and vestibular systems and assist in neurological assessments for adults and children.

The role includes counseling patients, directing rehabilitation plans, and determining cochlear implant candidacy, while upholding policies and local laws. The position requires CA licensure and provides mobile diagnostic services to diverse patient settings.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.
• Audiologist License (California) required.
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patients' medical charts and department files.
• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates repairs.
• Instructs monthly patient education class.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education setting for hearing-impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.
• Maintains professional competency.

Education

Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology

Job description

Job Summary

Provide diagnostic evaluations of the auditory and vestibular systems and aid in assessing the neurological status of adults and children. Provide direction, counseling, and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation of hearing impaired patients. Determine whether severely hearing impaired patients are candidates for cochlear implant surgery. Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for: Pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patients medical chart and department-based files.
• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.
• Instructs monthly patient education class.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education setting for hearing-impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.
• Maintains professional competency.

• $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

Job Summary

Provide diagnostic evaluations of the auditory and vestibular systems and aid in assessing the neurological status of adults and children. Provide direction, counseling, and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation of hearing impaired patients. Determine whether severely hearing impaired patients are candidates for cochlear implant surgery. Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Essential Responsibilities

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for: Pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patients medical chart and department-based files.
• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.
• Instructs monthly patient education class.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education setting for hearing‑impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.
• Maintains professional competency.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (California)
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Audiologist preferred

Primary Location

California,San Marcos,San Marcos Medical Offices 2

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start

08:30 AM

Working Hours End

05:00 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B17-DASH|AFSCME|DASH

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Garfield Specialty Center - Head and Neck-Audiology - 0806

Pay Range

$51.07 - $60.68 / year

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.