Audiologist: Hearing Health, Fitting & Rehab Expert

capecodhc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Capecodhc in Massachusetts seeks an audiologist to identify, test, diagnose, and manage hearing, balance, and tinnitus disorders; interpret test results; counsel patients on treatment options; assess candidacy for hearing aids and cochlear implants; provide fitting and rehabilitation.

You will supervise newborn hearing screening, evaluate central auditory processing, and educate families about communication strategies; participate in community screening programs and collaborate with educators on

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Audiology is required.
• Hearing aid fitting experience is preferred.
• Audiology experience is preferred.
• ASHA CCC-A certification is preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, test, diagnose, and manage hearing, balance, and tinnitus disorders.
• Counsel patients about hearing health and treatment options.
• Assess candidacy for hearing aids and cochlear implants and provide fitting and rehabilitation.
• Supervise newborn hearing screening programs.
• Evaluate and manage central auditory processing disorders.
• Screen speech-language and other factors affecting communication for audiologic evaluation.
• Perform otoscopic examination and ear impressions; manage cerumen removal.
• Recommend and provide hearing aid selection, fitting, and programming.
• Recommend and provide hearing assistive technology systems (HATS).
• Provide audiologic rehabilitation including speech reading, communication management, and language development.
• Assess and nonmedically manage tinnitus.
• Educate patients and families on psychosocial adjustments.

Skills

Counseling patients on hearing health

Education

Master’s Degree in Audiology

Tools

ASHA CCC-A

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Capecodhc in Massachusetts seeks an audiologist to identify, test, diagnose, and manage hearing, balance, and tinnitus disorders; interpret test results; counsel patients on treatment options; assess candidacy for hearing aids and cochlear implants; provide fitting and rehabilitation.

You will supervise newborn hearing screening, evaluate central auditory processing, and educate families about communication strategies; participate in community screening programs and collaborate with educators on