Audiologist - Hearing & Balance Care Expert

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA is seeking an Audiologist to diagnose, treat, and manage hearing and balance disorders. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, fit and program hearing aids, and provide personalized counseling and rehabilitation.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop individualized treatment plans and apply your diagnostic skills, technical proficiency, and patient-centered approach to optimize auditory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Licensure for dispensing hearing aids within the State of Washington is required.
• Working knowledge of auditory and vestibular anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of the pathological states of auditory/vestibular systems.
• Knowledge of medical systems related to auditory/vestibular conditions.
• Familiarity with evaluation and treatment techniques for these states (medical and non-medical).
• Understanding of intervention outcomes (short and long term).
• Knowledge of speech/hearing/language development timelines.
• Basic electronics to modify and fit hearing aids.
• Impact of disease processes, environment, and medications on the auditory system.
• Awareness of psycho-social impact of hearing loss on function.
• Knowledge of communication/education options for children with hearing loss.
• Familiarity with devices and products for hearing loss.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assess and treat a wide range of hearing loss cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations.
• Fit and program hearing aids.
• Provide personalized counseling and rehabilitation.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic skills

Patient-centered care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Hearing loss assessment

Education

Master's degree

Washington dispensing license for hearing aids

Tools

Electronics for hearing aids

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA is seeking an Audiologist to diagnose, treat, and manage hearing and balance disorders. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, fit and program hearing aids, and provide personalized counseling and rehabilitation.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop individualized treatment plans and apply your diagnostic skills, technical proficiency, and patient-centered approach to optimize auditory outcomes.