Audiologist (PRN)

Montgomery College; United States; Presencial; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible PRN scheduling

Outpatient practice environment

Collaborate with ENT specialists

Resumo da oferta

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a PRN Audiologist to support outpatient clinics across Nashville. You will perform diagnostic evaluations and collaborate with ENT specialists to manage a diverse patient population using advanced diagnostic tools in a supportive environment.

The role offers scheduling flexibility with no weekends or holidays, enabling semi-retirement or supplementary clinical engagement within a nationally recognized academic health system.

Qualificações

• Doctoral or master’s degree in audiology from an accredited program.
• Current Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility before start date.
• Experience performing diagnostic audiologic evaluations preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluations for adult patients.
• Conduct pure-tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry, OAE, and ABR testing.
• Interpret test results and document findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with ENT physicians and multidisciplinary care teams for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Educate patients and families regarding hearing health and next steps.
• Deliver patient-centered care while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Diagnostic audiology

Communication skills

Patient education

Formação académica

Au.D. or M.A. in Audiology

Ferramentas

ABR testing

OAE testing

Tympanometry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region's largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: Audiology - Adult Hearing Aids Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Audiologist (PRN) Location: Vanderbilt Health Outpatient Clinics | Nashville, TN Schedule: PRN | Flexible Hours | No Weekends or Holidays Practice Audiology on Your Schedule

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a PRN Audiologist to support outpatient clinics throughout Nashville. This opportunity is ideal for audiologists seeking scheduling flexibility, supplemental income, semi‑retirement work, or the chance to remain clinically engaged with one of the nation's leading academic health systems. As a member of Vanderbilt Health's Audiology team, you'll provide diagnostic hearing evaluations, collaborate with ENT specialists, and care for a diverse patient population using advanced diagnostic technology in a supportive outpatient setting.

Why Join Vanderbilt Health?

• Flexible PRN scheduling based on department needs and your availability
• No weekends or holidays
• Outpatient practice environment
• Collaborate closely with Otolaryngology (ENT) specialists
• Advanced diagnostic audiology technology
• Supportive, experienced Audiology team
• Diverse patient population and clinical experiences
• Opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized academic health system

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluations for adult patients
• Conduct pure‑tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing
• Interpret test results and document findings accurately and thoroughly
• Collaborate with ENT physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Educate patients and families regarding hearing health, evaluation results, and recommended next steps
• Deliver exceptional patient‑centered care while maintaining quality and safety standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or Master’s Degree in Audiology from an accredited program
• Current Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure before start date
• Experience performing diagnostic audiologic evaluations preferred
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Commitment to exceptional patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC‑A)
• American Board of Audiology (ABA) Certification
• Experience in a medical, specialty, or outpatient clinic setting
• Experience working with ENT/Otolaryngology providers
• Experience with ABR, OAE, and comprehensive diagnostic testing

About Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health is a nationally recognized academic health system known for excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our Audiology team is committed to improving hearing health and quality of life through compassionate care, collaboration, and evidence‑based practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing.
• Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family is/are not receiving benefit. Incorporates educational needs for patient and family. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others.
• Audiology Patient Education (Novice): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods.
• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid‑South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Master’s

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people.

We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments. Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma‑Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Vanderbilt Health is the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals — Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital — have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care.

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The world leader in advancing personalized health

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Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities