Part-Time Audiologist: Make a Difference in Hearing Care

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time audiologist to perform diagnostic exams, counsel patients and families, and review hearing healthcare options. It covers prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders across all ages, evaluating, ordering, and dispensing hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Required: Master’s degree or Au.D., current hearing aid license; CCC-A preferred; 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Audiology or Au.D. required.
• Current hearing aid license in state of practice.
• CCC-A from ASHA preferred.
• 1 year experience in audiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses auditory function in patients of all ages.
• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations & newborn hearing screenings.
• Counsels patients and families on test results and options.
• Evaluates candidacy for hearing aids and implants.
• Fits and calibrates hearing aids; conducts ABR testing as needed.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments; supports training of staff.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical audiology skills

Counsel patients & families

Auditory Brainstem Response testing

Vestibular assessments

Otoscopy

Hearing aid fitting & management

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Audiology

Au.D. Doctorate (in state of practice)

Current hearing aid license

CCC-A from ASHA (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time audiologist to perform diagnostic exams, counsel patients and families, and review hearing healthcare options. It covers prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders across all ages, evaluating, ordering, and dispensing hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Required: Master’s degree or Au.D., current hearing aid license; CCC-A preferred; 1 year experience preferred.