Audiologist ($10k Sign-on)

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth, Town of Texas, New York (TX, WI, NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Audiologist to join their dedicated team in Fort Worth. This role focuses on delivering exceptional audiology services to children, enhancing their functional hearing to support learning and development. The Audiologist will collaborate with families, specialists, and educators to provide tailored care, including behavioral audiometry and hearing aid management. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families, utilizing advanced technologies and comprehensive support systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a Clinical Doctorate or PhD in Audiology.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-patient and out-patient audiology services.
• Diagnose hearing loss and recommend treatment plans.

Skills

Audiometry

Hearing Aid Dispensing

Patient Education

Pediatric Audiology

Education

Clinical Doctorate in Audiology

PhD in Audiology

Job description

Location:

Fort Worth Rehabilitation Center

Department:

Rehab-Audiology

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The staff Audiologist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide in-patient and/or out-patient services, focusing on diagnosing hearing loss for all pediatric ages. They work closely with the child, his/her family, speech pathologists, school personnel, specialists, and physicians to recommend and implement a plan which enhances a childs functional hearing to facilitate learning and development. Cook Childrens audiologists also specialize in serving children who have been unable to complete routine audiology testing in traditional settings. Audiology services provided include: behavioral audiometry, auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, infant newborn hearing screenings, evaluation and selection of hearing aids (includes dispensing, testing and repairs), FM systems, other assistive listening devices, custom ear plugs for swimming and noise protection, and cochlear implants. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Childrens Health Care System and within the community. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Education:
1. Clinical Doctorate degree in Audiology or PhD in Audiology.

2. Pediatric experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:
1.BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

2.State license for Audiology.

3.Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology (ASHA) or Board Certified in Audiology (ABA) or eligible to apply for either which must be obtained within 12 months of hire to maintain employment at Cook.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.