Audiologist II

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 77,075 - 119,466; Full time

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System in Albany is seeking a professional in the Otolaryngology department. This role involves examining, diagnosing, and treating patients suffering from hearing impairments, while ensuring strong communication and documentation standards.

The ideal candidate will be licensed and knowledgeable in professional standards. The salary range is between $77,075.00 and $119,466.00, with responsibilities including patient evaluations and public education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required professional licensing and adherence to the New York State Professional Licensing Standards and Practice Guidelines.
• Experience in providing evaluations and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Examine, test, diagnose, and treat patients with hearing impairment.
• Provide evaluations and counseling for patients.
• Maintain communication with patients and companions regarding their progress.

Job description

Job Summary

Department/Unit: Otolaryngology (Hearing Center)

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $77,075.00 - $119,466.00

Responsibilities

• Examine, test, diagnose, and administer remedial treatment for patients with hearing impairment.
• Provide appropriate evaluation and counseling to all patients.
• Perform amplification evaluations with special attention to the total hearing health and communication needs of the patient.
• Maintain active and supportive communication with patients and other concerned parties regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Ensure all documentation is timely, present, and complete, consistent with departmental, institutional, and third‑party/regulatory requirements.
• Perform internal and external public‑education functions.
• Demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and strong teamwork skills in delivering patient care.
• Exercise judgment in the analysis of facts to determine appropriate actions in accordance with standard policies and practices.
• Organize resources effectively and prioritize tasks to perform work efficiently amid frequent interruptions.
• Show compassion and courtesy with coworkers, patients, families, and the public when dealing with difficult or high‑pressure situations.
• Participate in other departmental and institutional activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required professional licensing and adherence to the NewYork State Professional Licensing Standards and Practice Guidelines of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.

EEO & Medical Information

Albany Med Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and NewYork State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.