Audiologist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Public Health, seeks an Audiologist II in Morehead or Prestonsburg to support the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs. The role involves pediatric audiology services, care coordination, and collaboration with clinics and schools across the region.

This is a full-time position with a salary range from $55,830.48 to $83,752.56 annually, requiring a Doctorate in Audiology, active licensure or eligibility, and certification by ASHA with ongoing

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology from a CAC ASHA-accredited program.
• Licensure as audiologist or eligible for license; ASHA certification required by end of probation.
• Must maintain licensure/certifications for duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and case management of audiologic services.
• Conduct hearing evaluations, fittings, repairs, and device monitoring.
• Coordinate audiology work with staff and educational partners.
• Counsel patients and families on resources and follow-up care.
• Plan educational programs for families and professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Audiology expertise

Team collaboration

Travel as needed

Education

Doctorate in Audiology

Master's degree substitution (pre-2007)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Audiologist II

Pay Grade17

Salary

$55,830.48 - $83,752.56 Annually

Employment Type

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

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 SpecialHealth 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.

• 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 androutine monitoring. Oversees annual calibration of audiological equipment and monitors warranted repair.
• Partners and collaborates with regional birthing hospitals, families and community audiologists to ensureinfants 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 includingnurses/hospital and school personnel, graduate students, early interventionists and others.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

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.

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