Per Diem Audiologist

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Audiologist to provide diagnostic evaluations of auditory and vestibular systems and to assist in assessing neurological status in both adults and children. The role includes counseling patients, determining cochlear implant candidacy, and guiding rehabilitation while adhering to Kaiser Permanente policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include mobile diagnostics for inpatients and critical care settings, referrals for hearing aids, education, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Audiology required.
• Licensure as Audiologist in California required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Selects and interprets diagnostic test data for pediatric and geriatric patients, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records in patient charts and department files.
• Performs daily equipment calibrations, maintains equipment, and requests repairs as needed.
• Instructs monthly patient education classes.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education settings for hearing-impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation to physicians and patients.

Skills

Audiology evaluation and data analysis

Patient counseling and education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mobile diagnostic services

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Audiology

Job description

Job Summary:

Provide diagnostic evaluations of the auditory and vestibular systems and aid in assessing the neurological status of adults and children. Provide direction, counseling, and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation of hearing impaired patients. Determine whether severely hearing impaired patients are candidates for cochlear implant surgery. Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for: Pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patients medical chart and department-based files.
• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.
• Instructs monthly patient education class.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education setting for hearing-impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.
• Maintains professional competency.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Audiologist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience as an Audiologist preferred.

Notes:

• Per Diem Health Care Professionals will be required to make a work commitment of twelve (12) eight (8) hour scheduled shifts per quarter...