Audiologist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks an Audiologist II to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children and adults. The role involves coordinating audiometric work, counseling families, and collaborating with regional hospitals and community providers.

The position requires a Doctorate in Audiology, Kentucky licensure or eligibility, and ASHA certification, with travel as needed within the region.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology from an accredited program.
• Kept licensure/certifications current for length of employment.
• Must be licensed or eligible for Kentucky licensure and ASHA certification.
• Experience with audiologic evaluations and devices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and case management of audiologic services.
• Manage hearing devices: evaluations, fittings, repairs and monitoring.
• Coordinate audiometric work with subordinates and other staff.
• Collaborate with hospitals, families and community audiologists.
• Counsel patients and families on resources and transition care.
• Develop and present educational programs for families and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Doctorate in Audiology

Masters substitution option

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Audiologist II

Advertisement Closes 11/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 17

Salary: $58,660.08 - $83,752.56 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

Location Varies

Locations include Morehead or Prestonsburg.

Description

Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in the community? Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) is seeking an Audiologist II in either Morehead or Prestonsburg. The Office forChildren with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) provides comprehensive services for children and youth withspecial health care needs through our pediatric specialty clinics, care coordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation,genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Performs professional work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communicative disorders of hearing. Participates in hearing conservation programs, in aural habilitative and rehabilitative programming, coordinates the audiological work of subordinate staff members.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of multidisciplinary treatment team. Provides diagnostic and case management ofaudiologic services to Clinic and Non-Clinic patients.
• Provides services related to hearing devices including evaluations, fittings, repairs, modifications and routine monitoring. Oversees annual calibration of audiological equipment and monitors warranted repair.
• Partners and collaborates with regional birthing hospitals, families and community audiologists to ensure infants are screened for hearing loss and receive warranted follow up services.
• Counsels patients and families on available resources in home community. Facilitates transition frompediatric to adult care.
• Plans and organizes, develops educational programs for families and other professionals or staff.
• Coordinates the audiometric work of nonprofessional or professional subordinate staff including nurses/hospital and school personnel, graduate students, early interventionists and others.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills and Expectations

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Experience with cochlear implants and other implantable devices is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Records Management.
• Travels throughout the region as needed.

If you a seeking a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in communities across Kentucky wewould love to review your application for Audiologist II.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Doctorate in Audiology from a college or university accredited by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language Hearing Association conferred before January 1, 2007 will substitute for the Doctorate in Audiology.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess an audiology license or be eligible for licensure from the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. License must be active by start of employment. Must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Certification must be active by the end of the probationary period. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Work requires attention to detail and intense concentration.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sunni Hudson at [e-mail] or 502-564-0375.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D