Audiologist- FT

Chicago ENT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental

Life and disability coverage

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Vacation time

Weekends and major holidays off

Job summary

Chicago ENT is seeking an Audiologist to diagnose and treat hearing disorders, work with internal physicians and external referrals, and guide rehabilitation strategies. You will interpret tests, determine impairment, and provide counseling, ear protection fittings, and communication support.

Role includes supporting marketing efforts, maintaining equipment, and ensuring licensure compliance with 20 CEUs every 2 years. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Au.D. or Master’s in Audiology with licensure to practice in Illinois.
• CCC-A certification if supervising externs; strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and critical-thinking skills.
• At least 1 year of clinical audiology experience preferred; new grads considered.

Responsibilities

• Function as an independent professional and service provider focused on customer service.
• Support otolaryngology physicians during daily patient schedules and see referred patients.
• Administer and interpret tests for hearing impairment; refer to physician when appropriate.
• Plan and implement habilitation or rehabilitation services including hearing aids.
• Perform insurance checks and prior authorizations for hearing aid coverage.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote growth of hearing aid practice.
• Maintain audiological equipment and manage supplies; act as educational consultant when needed.
• Maintain 20 CEU hours every 2 years to comply with licensure.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Au.D. or Master's Degree in Audiology

Illinois Audiologist license

CCC-A certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EClinicalWorks

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.

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.