Audiologist - Per Diem

Davita Inc.; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Davita Inc. seeks an Audiologist to perform comprehensive evaluations and maintain detailed audiologic records. The role includes providing hearing aid adjustments and collaborating with ENT physicians. This per diem position requires a Doctoral Degree in Audiology and a current IL State License. Join a dynamic healthcare team committed to professional growth.

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master's degree in Audiology required.
• Current IL State Audiology License or obtained within 60 days.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of position start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations on adult and pediatric patients.
• Create and maintain audiologic reports in electronic medical records.
• Communicate diagnostic and rehabilitative information to physicians.

Skills

Audiologic evaluation

Tympanometry

Acoustic reflex tests

Otoacoustic emissions testing

Hearing aid adjustment

Education

Doctoral Degree in Audiology

Master's Degree in Audiology (if obtained before Jan 2008)

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$38.67 - $59.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Audiologist

• Location: 1948 Three Farms, Naperville

• Per Diem

• Hours: As needed, Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm

• Required Travel: Yes 24600 W 127th Street, Plainfield

What you will do:

• Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations on adult and pediatric patients.

• Administer middle ear tympanometry and acoustic reflex tests.

• Proficient in screening and diagnostic otoacoustic emissions testing.

• Create and maintain comprehensive audiologic reports with diagnostic findings and recommendations in electronic medical records.

• Perform Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), Videonystagmography (VNG), and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) with interpretation and results recommendations.

• Provide hearing aid adjustments and cleanings as requested.

• Maintain current "state of the art" knowledge as it pertains to audiological diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures.

• Communicate with ENT and other referring physicians' appropriate diagnostic and rehabilitative information with succinct interpretations and recommendations.

• May determine appropriate amplification and/or assistive devices for patients.

• May perform verification measures such as real ear measurements in compliance with best practices.

• May provide hearing aid evaluations, assessing patient's need for amplification and other personal amplification services.

• May provide hearing aids which includes orientation, programming, adjustments and counselling on realistic expectations.

• May be responsible for ordering all products, supplies and inventory for sales of hearing aids and related audio devices.

• Acts as liaison with all suppliers and manufacturers relating to hearing devices.

• Makes certain all incoming hearing devices and supplies are logged in and quality checked.

• Monthly inventory and invoice matching of all products purchased in that month.

• Implements and directs the hearing aid dispensing program using various established protocols.

What you will need

• Doctoral Degree in Audiology, or Master's Degree in Audiology if degree obtained prior to January 1, 2008 - Required

• Current IL State Audiology License, or IL State Audiology License obtained within 60 days of position start date if a recent graduate of an Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-approved audiology program. - Required

• Documented proof of passing the PRAXIS examination upon position start date if current IL State Audiology license is not held. If an IL State Audiology License is not obtained within 60 days of position start date, employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. - Required

• Current BLS Certification within 30 days of position start date.

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Free Parking

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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