Audiologist-Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is looking for a dedicated Audiologist to join its Otolaryngology team in Pittsburgh. This role involves conducting comprehensive hearing evaluations and implementing tailored treatment plans aimed at improving patient hearing outcomes.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master's or Doctorate in Audiology and relevant clinical licensure. Duties include assessing hearing disorders, counseling patients, and managing tinnitus treatments. AHN prioritizes high-quality patient care and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Audiology.
• Current Pennsylvania Audiologist License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A).
• CPR certification.
• Criminal Background Clearances (Act 34, Act 33, Act 73).

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations and manage disorders of hearing.
• Counsel patients about hearing health and treatment options.
• Fit and program hearing aids and provide rehabilitation.
• Perform assessment and management of tinnitus.

Kenntnisse

Hearing evaluation

Audiologic rehabilitation

Patient counseling

Tinnitus management

Ausbildung

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Audiology

Current PA Audiologist License

CCC-A Certification

Jobbeschreibung

General Overview

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking a dedicated Audiologist to join our collaborative Otolaryngology (ENT) team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations and implement evidence‑based treatment plans designed to improve, manage, and conserve our patients' hearing. We are looking for clinicians who value autonomy and are passionate about providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify, test, diagnose and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, tinnitus; interpret results of behavioral and objective measures. (40%)
• Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management. (10%)
• Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes. (20%)
• Perform assessment and non‑medical management of tinnitus. (20%)
• Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing loss. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Audiology
• Current PA Audiologist License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC‑A)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years hearing evaluation and management experience including dispensing and management of hearing assistive devices
• 1–3 years experience in a healthcare setting

Equal Employment Opportunity

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