Audiologist - Reliant - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, seeks an Audiologist to join our team in eastern Massachusetts. The role includes pediatric and adult hearing exams, VNG and vHit testing, and creating individualized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include fitting amplification devices, providing hearing protection, and documenting patient care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team across locations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) or Master’s in Audiology.
• CCC-A certification or eligibility for CCC-A by ASHA.
• Massachusetts license in audiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearing exams (audiograms) and tests such as VNG and vHit for pediatric and adult patients to identify hearing loss and balance disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including amplification and communication strategies.
• Fit and guide amplification/assistive listening devices and hearing protection.
• Obtain case history and write reports documenting patient care.

Education

Doctor of Audiology or Master of Audiology

Job description

New Grad encouraged to apply!

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis & Assessment: Conduct hearing exams (audiograms) and other tests such as video nystagmography (VNG) and Video Head Impulse Test (vHit) for pediatric and adult patients to identify the type and severity of hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans, which can include fitting
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans, including the recommendation of appropriate amplification/assistive listening devices, tinnitus counseling, and/or review of communication strategies
• Hearing Protection: Select and fit custom musician, swim, and sleep plugs
• Case History and Report Writing: Obtain comprehensive case history through patient interview and/or review of medical records and prepare a written report of each visit to document patient care

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Audiology or Master's in audiology
• Certified or certification eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
• State of Massachusetts license in audiology

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• New Grad encouraged to apply
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• 3+ years of professional experience working with the hearing impaired of various age

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.