Senior Director, Pediatric Audiology

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's seeks a Director of Audiology to provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership across pediatric audiology services. The role ensures integrated department operations, standardized evidence-based practice, patient access, and high-quality outcomes in collaboration with ENT and Rehabilitation Services.

You will lead workforce development, budgeting, program growth, and interdisciplinary initiatives to advance family-centered care and align audiology priorities

Qualifications

• Au.D. or PhD in audiology or related field required.
• Active Ohio audiologist license required.
• CCC-A or ASHA Board Certification required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant audiology experience with clinical oversight or leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory leadership in hospital/academic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, clinical, and financial leadership for audiology services, aligning department priorities, performance, and growth with organizational and service line goals.
• Direct integrated department operations across locations and programs, including workflows, staffing, productivity, patient access, resource allocation, and consistent service delivery.
• Establish and advance evidence-based standards of care, quality and safety measures, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement initiatives that support high-quality, family-centered pediatric care.
• Lead, develop, and support audiology leaders and staff through clear expectations, coaching, performance management, workforce planning, succession development, and change leadership.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance, productivity, and resource utilization; and coordinate financial impacts across Audiology, ENT, and Rehabilitation Services.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement audiology programs and services based on patient, family, community, and organizational needs, with emphasis on access, clinical outcomes, and sustainable growth.
• Partner with the Medical Director, physician leaders, ENT, Rehabilitation Services, regional leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and advance program development, scholarly activity, clinical research, and quality improvement.
• Maintain current knowledge of audiology practice, implantable device programs, pediatric healthcare delivery, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and emerging evidence; represent audiology in organizational, professional, and community settings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Au.D. or PhD in Audiology

Ohio audiologist license

CCC-A

7+ years relevant experience

5+ years supervisory leadership

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's seeks a Director of Audiology to provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership across pediatric audiology services. The role ensures integrated department operations, standardized evidence-based practice, patient access, and high-quality outcomes in collaboration with ENT and Rehabilitation Services.

You will lead workforce development, budgeting, program growth, and interdisciplinary initiatives to advance family-centered care and align audiology priorities