Audiologist Cfy

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Harbor City, CA, is offering a one-year audiology externship, onsite at Parkview Medical Offices. The extern will conduct diagnostic evaluations of hearing and balance under the supervision of a California-licensed Audiology Coordinator and assist with cochlear implant assessments.

The program requires completion of a doctoral-level audiology track (3 years) or an accelerated 2-year path, and a CA temporary Audiology license at hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Completion of three years in a doctoral level audiology program or two years in an accelerated doctoral level audiology program required.
• Audiology Temporary License (California) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory and balance problems.
• Routinely conducts electrophysiologic evaluations of vestibular and auditory mechanisms and cochlear implant assessments/mapping.
• Provides counseling on etiology and management, and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data.

Skills

Bachelors degree

Doctoral audiology program

Education

Bachelors degree required

Completion of 3 years in a doctoral audiology program or 2 years accelerated program

Job description

Job Summary

Position is limited to those who are completing their 4th year externship before licensure in audiology. Their practicum is to be under the direct supervision of the Audiology Coordinator. Under direct supervision of the Audiology Coordinator (a CA licensed Audiologist), the extern will provide diagnostic evaluation of the auditory and vestibular systems and aids in assessing the neurological status of adults and children. Under direct supervision of the Audiology Coordinator, provides direction, provides counseling on hearing loss prevention, habilitation and/or rehabilitation services related to identified audio-vestibular disorders. Under direct supervision of the Audiology Coordinator determines whether severely hearing‑impaired patients are candidates for cochlear implant surgery. NOTE: This is a one year temporary position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Audiology Coordinator, provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory and balance problems.
• Conducts research related to hearing and balance related disorders. Routinely physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear. Makes appropriate medical referrals and referral for hearing aids. Participates in cochlear implant assessments and mapping. Conducts electrophysiologic evaluations of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms.
• Performs electroacoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems. Counsels individuals with auditory disorders, their families and other service providers regarding the etiology of the disorder and its management. Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social, and behavioral information.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Bachelors degree required.
• Completion of three (3) years in a doctoral level audiology program or two (2) years in an accelerated doctoral level audiology program required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiology Required Professional Experience License - Temporary (California) required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

• California,Harbor City,Parkview Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40

Shift

• Day

Workdays

• Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

• 08:30 AM

Working Hours End

• 05:00 PM

Job Schedule

• Full-time

Job Type

• Standard

Worker Location

• Onsite

Employee Status

• Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

• B17-DASH|AFSCME|DASH

Job Level

• Individual Contributor

Department

• South Bay Med Center - Head and Neck-Audiology - 0806

Pay Range

• $44.92 - $44.92 / year

Travel

• Yes, 10 % of the Time

Work Setting

• Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.