Audiologist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an Audiologist to provide testing, evaluation and treatment for hearing disorders. You will deliver comprehensive diagnostic, consultative, and rehabilitative audiology services to patients and families.

Responsibilities include taking case histories, performing diagnostic testing, developing treatment plans, dispensing hearing aids, and training interns and staff while collaborating with other professionals to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from an accredited College or University.
• Full-time position in audiology with clinical responsibilities.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests.
• Develops individualized treatment programs.
• Performs hearing aid evaluations and dispensing.
• Trains interns, students and technical staff in testing.
• Collaborates with other medical professionals to optimize care.

Skills

Audiology testing

Hearing aid fitting

Patient counseling

Education

Doctorate in Audiology (AuD)

Tools

Hearing aid equipment

Job description

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

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. 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.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.