Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist

Hear Wright, Inc; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education reimbursement

Maternity leave

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee and family discounts on aids

Job summary

HearingLife in Highland Park, IL is seeking a full-time Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist to join our in-office clinical team. You will evaluate and treat hearing loss, perform hearing assessments and fittings, and educate patients on device use and care.

The role emphasizes growth of the new Highland Park clinic, collaboration with coordinators, and adherence to licensure requirements. A strong community focus and ongoing continuing education are expected.

Qualifications

• Active Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist license, or eligibility to obtain licensure per state requirements.
• Strong desire to work with the local community.
• Experience generating new patients and patient referral networks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing loss per licensing standards.
• Conduct hearing assessments, fittings, and patient education on device use.
• Provide aftercare including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Counsel patients on device options and payment methods per regulations.
• Help achieve clinic growth while maintaining ethical practices.
• Engage in community outreach and physician relationship development.
• Collaborate with care coordinators to meet financial goals.
• Support telehealth and remote care initiatives.
• Maintain continuing education and licensure compliance.
• Operate audiometric equipment and interpret test results.
• Communicate test outcomes and treatment plans clearly.

Skills

Active audiologist license

Hearing instrument specialist license

Community engagement

Education

Licensure eligibility

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Position Type:

Full-Time, In-Office

Location:

Highland Park, IL

HearingLife is seeking a full-time Audiologist or Hearing Aid Specialist to join our in-office clinical team for our newest clinic in Highland Park, IL. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive hearing healthcare services while delivering an exceptional patient experience. Additionally this person will be responsible for helping the clinic grow and establish this new clinic. Candidates must be licensed in accordance with state requirements.

About HearingLife

HearingLife is a national hearing care provider operating more than 600 hearing care centers across 42 states. As part of the Demant Group and in association with Oticon, HearingLife has a long-standing heritage of care, health, and innovation dating back to 1904. Our mission is to help more people hear better through personalized, results-driven hearing healthcare.

Compensation

• 65k-90k based on license type and credentials + Uncapped Commission
• Greenfield Commission plan (in addition to the normal HearingLife Commission plan!)

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education reimbursement
• Maternity leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee and family discounts on hearing aids and related products
• Dependent care flexible spending plan

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing loss in accordance with clinical and state licensing standards
• Conduct hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and patient education on device use and care
• Provide quality aftercare services including troubleshooting, repairs, and hearing aid maintenance
• Counsel patients on hearing aid and accessory options, including payment methods and third-party payor processes in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Achieve clinic growth goals while maintaining ethical clinical and sales practices
• Participate in community outreach activities, including health fairs and physician relationship development
• Collaborate with Patient Care Coordinators and clinic leadership to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance goals
• Support telehealth and remote care initiatives, including remote hearing tests and patient coaching
• Maintain required continuing education and licensure compliance
• Operate audiometric equipment and accurately interpret test results
• Clearly communicate test outcomes and recommended treatment plans to patients in an easy-to-understand manner

Leadership & Professional Development

• Participate in leadership development and growth initiatives
• Opportunity to mentor or precept future hearing care professionals
• Internal advancement opportunities into senior and leadership roles

Qualifications

• Active Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist license, or eligibility to obtain licensure per state requirements
• Strong desire to work with the local community
• Experience generating new patients and patient referral networks

HearingLife is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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