Audiologist

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is seeking a qualified Audiologist to deliver audiology services across the service area. The role may be TDY with a preference for a full-time position. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The successful candidate will assess hearing disorders, provide hearing aid evaluations and fittings, and work with contract physicians and health staff to support follow-up care and discharge planning. Licensure in Alaska is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Au.D.) or Master's in Audiology from an accredited program.
• CCC-A certification by ASHA is required or preferred.
• Ability to obtain licensure as an Audiologist in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Perform audiological tests to evaluate degree and nature of hearing loss.
• Provide comprehensive hearing aid evaluations, fittings and reprogramming.
• Collaborate with physicians and health staff to coordinate follow-up and discharge planning.
• Maintain records of services and testing for quality patient care.
• Refer patients to other services per policy and expand the Audiology program.

Skills

Audiology assessment

Hearing aid fittings

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Au.D. or M.A. in Audiology

CCC-A (ASHA)

Job description

We are looking for a TDY Audiologist, but a Full Time Audiologist is preferred. The audiologist will develop and provide audiology services at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation and the service area.

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate (Au.D.) or Master's Degree in Audiology from an accredited university audiology program. Five (5) year's experience preferred.
• Certificate in Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A) by the American Speech-Language Audiology Association (ASHA).
• Ability to acquire and maintain licensure as an Audiologist through the State of Alaska.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation of hearing disorders and the impact upon communication, health, vocation, socialization for the individual and family.
• Knowledge of appropriate treatment and referral options based on assessment and evaluation of hearing disorders.
• The ability to synthesize knowledge of otologic diseases and the Audiologic evaluation to assist physicians and other professional health staff in proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of possible aural rehabilitation procedures to ensure appropriate counseling, referrals and / or therapy to individuals and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs audiological tests necessary for evaluating the degree and nature of hearing loss. Performs comprehensive hearing aid evaluations, fittings and reprogramming. Incorporates follow-up of all (re)habilitation efforts as standard of care
• Provides audiological patient assessment and individualized treatment plans.
• Works directly with BBAHC personnel and contract physicians and other interdisciplinary health care staff to identify and reduce the impact of hearing impairment. Provides consultation to regional facilities to ensure follow up treatment, discharge planning, and other services as needed.
• Maintains records of services provided and testing for good patient service and follow-up.
• Appropriately refers of patients to other services or agencies in accordance with departmental policies.
• Develops and maintains the Audiology program where appropriate, consistent with BBAHC’s Core Values.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

SUPERVISED BY: Vice President of Clinical and Ancillary Services