Audiologist-Otolaryngology-Sewickley

Highmark Health; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a licensed Audiologist to conduct hearing evaluations, diagnose disorders, and provide rehabilitation services. The role includes counseling patients, fitting hearing aids, and managing tinnitus. This position requires a master’s or doctoral degree in Audiology with CCC-A and PA licensure.

Experience in dispensing and healthcare settings is preferred. Compliance and background checks are required as part of employment with Highmark Health network.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Audiology.
• Current PA Audiologist License.
• CCC-A certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, test, diagnose and manage hearing, balance and tinnitus disorders; interpret results.
• Counsel patients about hearing health and treatment options.
• Assess candidacy for hearing aids and provide fitting, programming, and rehabilitation.
• Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus.
• Counsel families/caregivers on psychosocial adjustments to hearing loss.

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

Doctorate in Audiology

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Conducts evaluations of hearing and recommends treatment to improve or conserve hearing ability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, test, diagnose and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, tinnitus; interpret results of behavioral and objective measures. (40%)
• Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management. (10%)
• Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes. (20%)
• Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus. (20%)
• Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing loss. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Master's Degree OR Doctorate in Audiology Current PA Audiologist License Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Preferred 1-3 years hearing evaluation and management experience including dispensing and management of hearing assistive devices 1-3 years experience in a healthcare setting

Additional Employment Requirements

CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.