Pediatric Audiologist I - Pediatric Hearing Institute

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a pediatric audiologist to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate hearing disorders in children. You will perform a full range of diagnostic tests and interventions, including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry, OAEs, ABR, and hearing aids.

Responsibilities include interviewing parents, selecting tests, administering evaluations, interpreting results, planning follow-up care, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• AuD required.
• 0-3 years pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS required; ASHA or ABA certification required; active audiology licensure in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders.
• Interview parents prior to formal evaluation.
• Choose appropriate tests based on history and referral reason.
• Administer routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations.
• Assess communication skills through observation and interactions.
• Communicate results to parents effectively; provide education and handouts.
• Plan and coordinate follow-up care for patients with or at risk for hearing loss.
• Recommend amplification, therapy, referrals, follow-up testing, educational adaptations, and home care.
• Involve family in care plans and obtain medical history.
• Document and report findings clearly; maintain organized, safe work areas.

Skills

Pediatric Audiology

Communication with Parents

Education

Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD.)

Job description

Summary:

Tests, evaluates, and prescribes treatment of hearing disorders on the pediatric population. Provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, acoustic immittance testing, earmolds, hearing aids, bone-conduction hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation.
• Chooses appropriate tests considering history and reason for referral.
• Administers routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations.
• Assesses communication skills through observation and informal interactions.
• Makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
• Communicates results to parents in an effective manner.
• Provides parent education and appropriate department handouts.
• Plans and coordinates follow up care for patients who have, or at risk for, hearing loss.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care.
• Involves parents/family in care plans and educational activities and obtaining medical history.
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and developmental milestones.
• Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly.
• Uses age-appropriate communication style and language with patients.
• Takes precautions for safety and injury prevention related to age.
• Possesses knowledge and skill to use age appropriate equipment for assessment and treatments. (Audiology equipment, hearing aids, toys, etc.)
• Provides physical, emotional, and psychosocial support consistent with the patient’s developmental level.
• Possesses knowledge of how to utilize age specific resources within the community.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect.
• Ensures that work areas are organized, safe, and professional in appearance.
• Accurately completes documentation and charges within Audiology department guidelines.
• Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates.
• Self manages own schedule to improve productivity.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Provider Network guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Provider Network policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Provider Network’s cultural diversity objectives.
• Supports and adheres to CPN Service Guarantee.
• Performs duties/tasks listed above with little to no supervision.
• Performs other related work as required.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills. Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD.) required.

Experience. 0-3 years of experience required. Pediatric Experience/rotation (externship) preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications. BLS required. ASHA or ABA certification required. Active Audiology Licensure in the State of practice required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time