Audiologist- FT

Chicago ENT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation time

Job summary

Chicago ENT seeks an Audiologist to diagnose and treat hearing issues, support internal and external physicians, and guide rehabilitation services. The role includes marketing support and testing across two sites in Illinois.

The candidate should hold Au.D. or Master’s in Audiology, CCC-A for supervision, and maintain licensure in Illinois. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this team-based practice.

Qualifications

• Au.D. or Master’s Degree in Audiology required.
• CCC-A required if supervising student externs.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and critical-thinking skills essential.
• Minimum of one year of clinical audiology experience preferred or may consider recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Function as an independent professional and service provider with a focus on customer service.
• Support otolaryngology physicians during daily patient schedules; see referred patients and those needing hearing aids services.
• Schedule, administer and interpret tests to determine type and degree of hearing impairment.
• Evaluate test results with information from patients, families, teachers and other professionals to determine communication problems.
• Schedule and interpret electrophysiological testing including OAE.
• Bring new testing modalities and technology to the practice.
• Plan and implement habilitation or rehabilitation services including hearing aid selection and counseling.
• Perform insurance checks and prior authorizations for hearing aid coverage.
• Create and implement marketing strategies to promote growth of hearing aid practice.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Au.D. or Master’s Degree in Audiology

CCC-A certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EClinicalWorks / EMR

Job description

The primary purpose of the Audiologist is to diagnose and treat patients with a variety of ear and hearing issues and disorders, function as an independent professional and service provider who supports the internal otolaryngology physicians, as well as external referring doctors and sources. They also determine the type and degree of hearing impairment and implement habilitation and rehabilitation services. Additionally, this role will assist the marketing and administrative team in the development of marketing strategies and initiatives to promote growth of the audiology practice. This role will report to the Lead Audiologist. This role will primarily be at the St. Mary's location two days a week and at ENT Specialists in Clarendon Hills three days a week.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as an independent professional and service provider with a strong focus on delivering unparalleled customer service.
• Support otolaryngology physicians during daily patient schedules; see patients referred from other providers and patients needing hearing aids services.
• Schedule, administer and interpret a variety of tests such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage and effects on comprehension and speech.
• Evaluate test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, speech pathologists and other professionals to determine communication problems related to hearing disability. Refer to physician as appropriate.
• Schedule, administer and interpret electrophysiological testing including OAE.
• Bring new testing modalities and technology to the practice to enhance standard of care.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation or rehabilitation services including hearing aid selection, orientation, counseling and programming.
• Perform insurance checks, prior authorizations, and or prior determinations for hearing aid coverage.
• Create, plan and implement marketing strategies and initiatives to enhance and promote growth of hearing aid practice.
• Provide earmold fitting for purposes of hearing protection and water protection.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and calibration of all audiological equipment.
• Order supplies and materials for departmental needs.
• Act as a consultant to educational, medical, legal, and other professional groups.
• Maintain continuing education requirement of 20 CEU hours every 2 years in compliance with the mandate for professional licensure.
• Perform other projects and duties as related to department objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Au.D. or Master's Degree in Audiology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) required if supervising student externs.
• Strong organizational skills are essential to prioritize daily work.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and critical-thinking skills.
• Minimum of one year of clinical audiology experience preferred. Will consider recent graduate.
• Must be a team player, to accept constructive criticism and be able to follow work rules.
• Proficiency with PC-based computer skills, and keyboarding including speed and accuracy.
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • EClinicalWorks or another EMR

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Audiologist license in good standing and in applicable state required. CPR certification required. A valid driver's license is preferred. Must have current licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, and possess a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (if Master's prepared) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, for the purpose of student supervision.

ENT is a drug-free environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical/dental, life and disability coverage, generous vision benefits, a 401 (k) plan with a match, vacation time, and weekends and major holidays off.