Audiologist Cochlear Implants (PRN)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Education opportunities

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled PRN cochlear implant audiologist for a part-time, clinical role serving patients of all ages with cochlear implants.

The position supports intraoperative testing, candidacy evaluations, activations, and follow-up mappings, along with full diagnostic assessments and hearing aid programming for bimodal users. Teaching and research collaboration are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program.
• ASHA certification (CCC-A).
• Prior experience working with cochlear implant recipients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform intraoperative cochlear implant testing and verify electrode placement.
• Conduct candidacy evaluations, activations, and follow-up mappings for all ages and FDA-approved devices.
• Complete hearing aid programming for bimodal users.
• Administer full diagnostic hearing assessments.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans and document promptly.
• Counsel patients, families, and healthcare teams; engage in graduate teaching.

Skills

AuD CCC-A

Cochlear implants

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in Audiology (AuD)

Job description

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With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

Cochlear Implant Division

Job Summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated PRN cochlear implant audiologist to join our team. As a leading center for excellence in cochlear implant care, we are committed to providing evidence‑based patient care and contributing to ongoing innovative research while training students at the graduate level. This is a part‑time clinical position dedicated to serving patients of all ages with cochlear implants.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete intraoperative cochlear implant testing evaluating device integrity and confirming electrode placement
• Conduct cochlear implant candidacy evaluations, activations, and follow‑up mappings according to clinical protocol for patients of all ages for all three FDA approved cochlear implant manufacturers
• Complete hearing aid programming for bimodal users
• Complete full diagnostic hearing assessments using appropriate test methods and equipment for patients of all ages
• Formulate and implement treatment plans to address patient needs
• Complete documentation in a concise and timely manner
• Counsel patients, families, and healthcare teams appropriately
• Engage in clinical teaching of graduate students
• Create age appropriate recommendations for educational accommodations for children and engage with IEP team as necessary
• Participate in ongoing clinical research as projects arise
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster ongoing improvement within the cochlear implant program as well as efforts to expand reach more patients with cochlear implant technology
• Maintain continuing education regarding best practices and advancements in cochlear implant technology

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program
• ASHA certification (CCC‑A)
• Prior experience working with cochlear implant recipients
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that lend to working collaboratively on a team

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid‑South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Certifications

• LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

1 year

Education

Doctorate

Benefits

• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.