Full-time Audiologist

Baystate Health; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Palmer, MA seeks an audiologist to provide comprehensive evaluative, rehabilitative, preventive and referral services for patients with hearing loss across inpatient, outpatient, homecare and contract settings. You will educate patients and families, monitor progress and maintain records, functioning independently and collaborating with teams as needed.

Responsibilities include diagnostic evaluation, management of hearing aids (including selection, fitting, verification,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology is required.
• Doctorate in Audiology is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification is preferred or required.
• Licensed Audiologist - Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on inpatient, outpatient, homecare, and contract basis.
• Provides age-appropriate care across developmental stages and plans care accordingly.
• Evaluates diagnostic materials and equipment; participates in purchasing decisions.
• Plans patient care and recommendations for continued care.
• Counsels patients and families in hearing impairment understanding and treatment.
• Maintains collaboration with other professionals and services.
• Writes records and reports for all clients and department, including SOAP notes.
• Provides information to patients and healthcare personnel to aid management of hearing impairment.
• Participates in departmental teams and continuing education.
• Supervises volunteers, students, or interns as appropriate and assists with training.
• Adheres to infection control policies and hospital/department policies.
• Completes scheduling, billing, equipment usage and caseload coverage.
• Demonstrates clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling.
• Meets productivity expectations per department standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Conveys continuing education learnings to the team via in-service trainings.
• Adheres to ASHA ethics and hospital policies.

Skills

Audiology skills

Infection control

Counseling

Patient education

Education

Master’s Degree in Audiology

Doctorate in Audiology (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ASHA Certification

Licensed Audiologist - MA

Job description

Summary:

Provides comprehensive evaluative, rehabilitative, preventative and referral services for patients concerned about hearing loss on an inpatient, outpatient, homecare and contract basis. Instructs patients, families and other support personnel in rehabilitative/habilitative measures, monitors patients’ progress and maintains clinical records. At this level, incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Observe all health and safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on an inpatient, outpatient, homecare, and contract basis as assigned.
2. Provides age-appropriate care to patients as assigned. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups (infant/child, adolescence, adult and older, geriatrics) and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients as appropriate per assignment.
3. Evaluates the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic materials and equipment. Contributes to purchasing decisions. Is responsible for condition of materials, equipment, and tests used. Initiates and follows up on necessary action in relation to patients and equipment.
4. Determines appropriate plans for patients and recommendations for continued care.
5. Counsels clients, families, and others in relation to understanding and assisting in the identification and treatment of hearing impairment.
6. Encourages and maintains cooperation with other professionals, agencies, and services.
7. Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards and department procedures for initial consult/evaluation, SOAP notes, and all care related visits, telephone contacts or other contacts. Writes necessary records and reports for all clients and the department.
8. Provides information and consultation to patients, families, care partners and other healthcare personnel involved with patient management in relation to understanding and assisting in the identification and treatment of hearing impairment.
9. Participates actively in the departmental team and other teams involved with clients. Participates and shares continuing education experiences.
10. Dependent on experience, supervises volunteers, students, and interns. Dependent on experience, assists with on-the-job orientation and training of new staff.
11. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
12. Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time off requests and caseload coverage assignments.
13. Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling.
14. Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards.
15. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
16. Conveys information obtained from continuing education programs to team members by developing and conducting in-service training programs.
17. Adheres to the ASHA Code of ethics. Follows hospital and departmental policies and professional standards
18. Competence in basic audiological skills:

adult and pediatric behavioral diagnostic evaluation

adult and pediatric hearing aid services age 3 and up, including selection, verification, fitting, troubleshooting, repair, ear impressions.

Minimally Required Education:

Master’s Degree Audiology

Preferred Education:

Doctorate Audiology

Minimally Required Experience:

0-2 years experience as an audiologist

Skills/Competencies:

Entry-level audiology skills, health promotion, and maintenance, creating a safe effective environment, motivating others, legal compliance, quality focus, bedside manner, clinical skills, persistence, energy level

Education:

Masters Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Audiologist - American Speech Language Hearing AssociationAmerican Speech Language Hearing AssociationAmerican Speech Language Hearing Association, Licensed Audiologist - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$77,064.00 - $98,196.00 - $104,748.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.