Clinical Audiologist Kensington, MD Kensington Medical Ctr

Kaiser Permanente; North Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Audiologist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with hearing and balance disorders. This role involves evaluating audiologic functions, counseling patients on treatment options, and performing specialized tests. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or Au.D. in Audiology and a passion for patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in healthcare, offering a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Au.D. in Audiology required.
• Experience in vestibular testing and pediatric assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with hearing and balance disorders.
• Counsel patients on treatment options and manage chronic tinnitus.
• Perform specialized tests and document findings.

Skills

Audiologic evaluation

Patient counseling

Hearing aid fitting

Vestibular testing

Electrophysiologic testing

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

Au.D.

Tools

Audiometer

Vestibular testing equipment

Hearing aids

Job description

This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!

Job Summary:

To assess, diagnose, and treat patients with hearing, balance, and related disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients' audiologic function, interprets findings, and reviews test results with patients or responsible adults.


• Documents patients' case history, test results, and recommendations for follow-up in the medical record and reports results and recommendations to referring physicians and/or primary care physicians.


• Counsels patients about treatment options for hearing loss and refers patients to the ear, nose, and throat department for consultation when appropriate.


• Counsels patients about management of chronic tinnitus.


• Educates patients about hearing conservation.


• Evaluates patients' vestibular function when referred for dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance.


• Performs canalith repositioning maneuvers for patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and counsels patients about vestibular rehabilitation exercises when appropriate.


• Performs and interprets electrophysiologic and special tests of the peripheral and central auditory system.


• Evaluates hearing status of infants and young children with an appropriate comprehensive battery of tests.


• Counsels patients regarding hearing aid device options.


• Evaluates patients' hearing aids when appropriate and enters referrals for hearing aids for members with a hearing aid benefit.


• Additional specialized duties may include: programming and fitting implantable devices such as cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA), and similar devices; fitting, programming, and troubleshooting hearing aids and assistive listening devices, including electroacoustic analysis and real-ear measures; advanced vestibular assessment such as rotary chair, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs), posturography, or video head impulse testing (vHIT).


• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Current employees: Master's degree AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in audiology required - OR - an Au.D.
• New hires: Au.D.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (Maryland)
• National Provider Identifier
• PECOS Enrollment within 3 months of hire
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in vestibular testing (videonystagmography (VNG) or electronystagmography (ENG)).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in behavioral pediatric assessment (infants and toddlers).
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in Auditory Evoked Potential testing (all ages).