Audiologist

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center seeks an Audiologist to perform direct clinical activities including screenings, evaluations, treatment and consultation under general supervision.

The role involves conducting comprehensive audiological evaluations (ABR, infant screening, audiometry, pediatric testing, hearing aid evaluations) and counseling patients and families on habilitation strategies, school accommodations, and necessary services. NY state license required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as an Audiologist in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD or PhD).
• NY State Audiology License.

Responsibilities

• Conducts audiological evaluations of patients determining the most beneficial method of habilitation/rehabilitation.
• Administers and interprets standard audiological diagnostic tests (ABR, infant hearing screening, audiometry, pediatric audiometry, hearing aid evaluations).
• Interviews patients and families to gather data and histories for diagnosis and management.
• Counsels and recommends habilitation/rehabilitation and/or medical intervention.
• Provides guidelines for rehabilitation needs including classroom accommodations and school services.
• Consults with physicians, social workers, teachers and speech-language pathologists.
• Prepares written reports of evaluations, recommendations and progress.

Skills

Audiology

Clinical evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD or PhD)

Job description

Title: Audiologist

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, an incumbent in this class performs direct clinical activities including audiological screenings, evaluations, treatment and consultation.

Responsibilities:

Conducts audiological evaluations of patients determining the most beneficial method of habilitation/rehabilitation, which is consistent with established indicators, guidelines and procedures of the practice. Administers and interprets standard audiological diagnostic tests such as auditory brainstem response, infant hearing screening, audiometry, pediatric audiometry, standard hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, aural habilitation/rehabilitation and special audiometric tests to establish the degree, implications and management of the hearing loss. Interviews patients and families to gather data and developmental histories to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients. Counsels and recommends course of habilitation/rehabilitation and/or medical intervention to the patient and family relating to the hearing disorder. Recommends and provides habilitation/rehabilitation services such as assistive listening devices and hearing aids to patients, monitors progress and conducts follow up evaluations to ensure that services are consistent with established indicators and guidelines. Provide guidelines for appropriate rehabilitation and educational needs for children with hearing loss including classroom accommodations, and needed school services e.g. audiology, teacher of deaf, and speech therapy services. Consults with physicians, social workers, teachers and speech-language pathologists in developing and implementing intervention strategies such as education and aural habilitation/rehabilitation programs. Prepares written reports of evaluations, recommendations and progress, and insures proper dissemination.

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience as an Audiologist in a hospital or clinic setting

Education:

Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD or PhD)

Licenses / Certifications:

NY State Audiology License

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Activity
  • Sedentary Work (involves sitting most of the time, occasionally walking and standing; requires lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and/or occasionally lifting or carrying objects)
• Other Physical Requirements
  • Hearing
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Standing, climbing, mobility
  • Visual Acuity