Audiologist (4419) AUDIOLOGY NICHOLASVILLE ROAD

Lexington Clinic; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Lexington Clinic seeks an Audiologist to join the Otolaryngology team at Nicholasville Road in Lexington, KY. The role involves evaluating hearing, performing diagnostic procedures and coordinating data to determine treatment responses.

The Audiologist will advise on selection, fitting and dispensing hearing aids and participate in counseling, auditory training and patient education, adhering to ASHA and AAA ethics.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Audiology is preferred.
• CCC/A certification by ASHA.
• Current Kentucky state licensure.
• State license to dispense hearing aids.
• Minimum two years of broad clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hearing and perform diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate and assess diagnostic data to guide treatment.
• Advise in selection, fitting and dispensing hearing aids.
• Counsel, guide auditory training and educate patients.

Skills

MS Audiology

CCC-A

KY Licensure

Hearing Aid Dispensing

Clinical Experience 2y

Education

Master of Science in Audiology

Job description

Audiologist (4419) AUDIOLOGY NICHOLASVILLE ROAD

FT Hourly 30 to 40 hrs KY ENT Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY, US

SUMMARY:

The Audiologist functions as a member of the Otolaryngology health care team in the evaluation of hearing, performing numerous specialized diagnostic procedures; coordinates and assesses diagnostic data to determine the probable response of hearing loss to specific medical treatment; advises in the selection of, fits, and dispenses hearing aids; participates as a resource in the counseling, guidance, auditory training and education of patients. Practices within American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and American Academy of Audiology code of ethics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal training which will probably be indicated by a Master of Science, Audiology
• CCC/A certification by the American Speech and Hearing Association
• current Kentucky state licensure
• state license (or eligible) to dispense hearing aids
• minimum two years broad clinical experience.

PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:

• Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day
• manual dexterity
• articulate speech
• spatial/form perception

NOTE:

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job

Lexington Clinic is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.