Audiologist - PD

Kaiser Permanente; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Audiologist to provide diagnostic evaluations and rehabilitation recommendations for hearing-impaired patients. In this role, you will assess both pediatric and geriatric populations, offering mobile diagnostic services and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Your expertise will guide families in educational placements for hearing-impaired children and support physicians with assessment resources. This position promises a fulfilling opportunity to impact patients' lives positively while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism. If you are passionate about audiology and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.
• Audiologist License (California) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluations of auditory and vestibular systems.
• Counsel patients regarding rehabilitation of hearing impaired individuals.
• Maintain accurate records and perform equipment calibrations.

Skills

Audiology

Patient Counseling

Diagnostic Testing

Record Keeping

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide diagnostic evaluations of the auditory and vestibular systems and aid in assessing the neurological status of adults and children. Provide direction, counseling, and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation of hearing impaired patients. Determine whether severely hearing impaired patients are candidates for cochlear implant surgery. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for: Pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patients' medical charts and department-based files.
• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.
• Instructs monthly patient education class.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education setting for hearing-impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.
• Maintains professional competency.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (California)
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as an Audiologist preferred.

Notes:

• Will be required to make a work commitment of twelve (12) eight (8) hour scheduled shifts per quarter.