Audiologist (PRN) - Northway Health & Rehab

Restore Therapy Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a qualified Audiologist (PRN) to administer diagnostic tests and provide patient counseling regarding hearing disorders. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology and a valid license in Alabama. Responsibilities include conducting hearing assessments, managing results, and coordinating care with other service providers. Excellent communication and task management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid Audiology license in Alabama.
• One (1) year in diagnostic evaluation of hearing preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic audiological tests to identify hearing disorders.
• Counsels individuals and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data.
• Performs otoscopy, tympanometry, and hearing aid checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Consultative skills

Education

Master's degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AUD)

Job description

Audiologist (PRN) - Northway Health & Rehab

Administers diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders, coordinates and interprets test results and consults with and makes recommendations on hearing disorders to physicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AUD) prior to employment start date.
• Must hold a current and valid Audiology license in the state employed.
• Completion of post-secondary education and able to read, write and follow oral and written direction.
• Must be able to relate positively and professionally to residents, families and outside agencies and work cooperatively with co-workers and customers.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass a post-employment exam, if required.
• Must hold a current driver’s license & automobile liability insurance.
• One (1) year in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems, preferred.
• Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and job assignments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and within teams.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides otoscopy, crumen removal when necessary, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, pure-tone air and bone conduction testing, hearing aid checks, referrals to speech-language pathologists for aural rehabilitation when appropriate, and referrals to physicians for medical treatment when indicated.
• Physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear.
• Procedures may include appropriate ear cleaning evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment, programming and rehabilitation; and electrophysiologic evaluation of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms, in addition to electroacoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
• Counsels individuals with hearing loss and/or ear pathology, their families and other service providers regarding test findings and management strategies.
• Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information.