Audiologist - Speech Therapy - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lima, OH, is seeking a licensed audiologist to diagnose, treat, and manage hearing and balance disorders. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, fit and maintain hearing devices, and collaborate with ENT, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals to develop care plans.

The role includes patient education, documentation, and participation in community hearing health events. Licensing and ASHA/ABA preferences apply, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an audiologist in the state of practice (required).
• ASHA or ABA certification preferred.
• MS in Audiology (required). AuD preferred.
• Previous clinical experience in audiology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs audiological assessments to assess hearing and balance.
• Fits, programs, and maintains hearing devices and discusses costs with patients.
• Conducts evaluations for balance disorders and provides interventions.
• Collaborates with otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and others to plan care.
• Educates patients and families about hearing and balance disorders and options.
• Maintains accurate patient records in line with regulations.
• Participates in screenings, seminars, and community hearing health events.
• May provide additional audiology services as needed, including UPHN/UNHS when applicable.

Education

MS in Audiology

AuD (Doctor of Audiology)

Job description

About Us

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Mercy Health

About Us

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Audiologist – St. Rita's Medical Center

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Audiologist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with hearing, balance, and related disorders. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, providing appropriate interventions, and offering counseling to patients and their families to improve communication and quality of life. Specific equipment and testing may vary based on availability and need.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a variety of audiological assessments, which many include pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing, auditory steady state response testing (ASSR), auditory brainstem response (ABR) evaluations, to assess hearing and balance function.
• Fits, programs, and maintains assistive listening devices, which may include hearing aids and cochlear implants. May be responsible for discussing financial cost of hearing aids with patients.
• Conducts evaluations for balance disorders and provides appropriate interventions.
• Works closely with otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Educates patients and their families about hearing and balance disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies. Offers guidance on communication techniques and assistive technology.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Participates in hearing screenings, educational seminars, and community events to promote hearing health awareness.
• May provide additional audiology services as needed, such as rehabilitation for auditory processing disorders, intra-operative monitoring during neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery, cerumen management procedures to alleviate hearing impairments, and/or Universal Newborn Hearing Screenings (UNHS).

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Licensed as an audiologist in the state of practice (required)

Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or the American Board of Audiology (ABA) (preferred)

Education

MS is Audiology (required)

AuD (Doctor of Audiology) (preferred)

Work Experience

Previous clinical experience in audiology (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmtive Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]