Clinical Audiologist - PD (ACS)

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Audiologist for full-time delivery of clinical services, including screening, diagnostics, rehabilitation and counseling in a hospital setting.

The role includes newborn screening, documentation, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and teaching responsibilities while maintaining licensure and CCC-A credentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited program.
• CCC-A certification from ASHA is required.
• Licensed in New Jersey in good standing with CEU requirements.
• CPR certification or obtained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops a specialty area of audiology (ENG/VNG/BAHA/CI).
• Performs newborn hearing screening (in-patient).
• Documents evaluation and treatment results promptly per policy.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and social workers in a multidisciplinary team.
• Schedules Audiology appointments using Epic/Cadence system.
• Participates in staff development and hospital committees.

Skills

CPR certified

Computer proficiency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Audiology

Certificate in Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Clinical Audiologist is to be responsible for the full time delivery of clinical audiological services, including screening and diagnostic assessments of hearing and balance, rehabilitative and counseling activities as well as teaching responsibilities inherent in the hospital setting. The Clinical Audiologist will evaluate referred patients to implement and administer a comprehensive therapeutic intervention.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Manages, administers and continues development of a specialty area of audiology (i.e. Electronystagmography (ENG/VNG)/BAHA/CI).


• Performs newborn hearing screening (in-patient)


• Documents the results of evaluation and treatment accurately and timely as per department policy


• Works collaboratively and effectively with physicians, nurses, physician’s assistant, and social workers in a multidisciplinary health care team


• Schedules appointments in Audiology Service using Epic/Cadence Appointment system


• Participates in staff development and education activities and unit/hospital committees and meetings.


• Readily accepts related duties as assigned with a positive outlook and pleasant manner 100% of the time by observationof Lead Clinical Audiologist or designee.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Audiology required from an accredited program in Audiology


• Certificate in Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech and Hearing Association required


• Licensed in the State of New Jersey as verified by the Board of Consumer Affairs - License must be maintained in good standing


• Must meet licensure CEU requirements


• Must be CPR certified or complete certification within six (6) months of employment


• Must be computer proficient

Preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred


• Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese or American Sign Language) is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is XH/99H: $ 55.00 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.