Per Diem Audiologist—Mobile Diagnostics & Rehab

Kaiser Permanente; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a qualified Audiologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of auditory and vestibular systems for both adults and children, and to guide rehabilitation for hearing-impaired patients.

The role includes counseling, directing treatment plans, and determining cochlear implant candidacy while ensuring compliance with Kaiser Permanente policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.
• Audiologist license (California) required.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• One year of experience as an Audiologist preferred.

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.

Skills

Audiology

Hearing tests

Patient counseling

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Audiology

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a qualified Audiologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of auditory and vestibular systems for both adults and children, and to guide rehabilitation for hearing-impaired patients.

The role includes counseling, directing treatment plans, and determining cochlear implant candidacy while ensuring compliance with Kaiser Permanente policies and applicable laws.