Pediatric Audiologist- Fairfield County

Yale New Haven Hospital; Norwalk (CT); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yale New Haven Hospital in Norwalk, CT, is seeking a Pediatric Audiologist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage hearing disorders in children within the Yale New Haven Health system. This full-time, on-site position focuses on comprehensive pediatric assessments and collaborative care across disciplines.

You will provide aural rehabilitation, including hearing aid selection and fitting, and participate in newborn screening programs while advancing professional development in pediatric audiology.

Formación

• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric audiology and medical diagnostics.
• Ability to interpret results and document findings clearly in medical records.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, SLPs, educators, and care teams.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive pediatric hearing assessments for infants to adolescents.
• Interpret test results and document findings in the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, SLPs, educators, and care teams to create individualized care plans.
• Provide aural rehabilitation services including counseling and hearing aid fitting.
• Support newborn hearing screening programs and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain best practices in pediatric audiology.

Conocimientos

Audiology expertise

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Educación

AuD or Doctoral degree in Audiology

CT licensure eligibility

Herramientas

Specialized diagnostic equipment

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a 1,541-bed, not-for-profit academic medical center and the primary teaching site for Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital, YNHH offers care in more than 100 specialties, including level one trauma, comprehensive transplant, and certified heart and stroke centers. The medical center includes Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, one of only 41 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. and the largest between New York and Boston. Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital cares for pediatric patients across a wide range of conditions, and YNHH holds Magnet status for excellence in nursing practice. Team members benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, on-site childcare and fitness facilities, tuition reimbursement, and robust recognition programs in a dynamic, technology-forward workplace.

Role Description

The Pediatric Audiologist – Fairfield County role is a full-time, on-site position based in Norwalk, CT, supporting children and families within the Yale New Haven Health system. This role evaluates, diagnoses, and manages hearing and related communication disorders in infants, children, and adolescents using a range of audiologic tests and medical diagnostic tools. Daily responsibilities include performing comprehensive pediatric hearing assessments, interpreting results, documenting findings in the medical record, and collaborating with physicians, speech-language pathologists, educators, and other care team members to develop individualized care plans. The Pediatric Audiologist provides aural rehabilitation services, including hearing aid selection and fitting, counseling families on communication strategies, and coordinating follow-up care. The role also involves participation in newborn hearing screening programs, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development to maintain best practices in pediatric audiology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Audiology and Medical Diagnostics, including pediatric hearing evaluations and use of specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of Medicine as it relates to pediatric hearing and balance disorders, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Skills in Speech and Aural Rehabilitation, including counseling families, supporting communication development, and managing hearing devices for children.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD or equivalent) from an accredited program; state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Connecticut.
• Certification or eligibility for certification (e.g., ASHA CCC-A or ABA) and experience working with pediatric populations in clinical or hospital settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work inclusively with diverse patients, families, and staff.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards in healthcare