Staff Audiologist

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology is seeking a full-time Staff Audiologist to join our team in Doral, FL. The role involves comprehensive audiologic assessments, hearing aid fitting, and collaboration with physicians to guide patient care.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. or Au.D., Florida Audiologist License, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed and a commitment to patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Au.D. in a relevant field and licensure in Florida.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs immittance and emissions testing and records results.
• Conducts auditory evoked potential assessments for patients.
• Assesses hearing sensitivity and communicates results to patients.
• Dispenses and fits assistive listening devices based on patient needs.
• Consults with physicians about patient needs and progress.
• Maintains patient records from initial evaluation to discharge.
• Documents all professional and clinical reports and conducts research on auditory topics.
• Complies with local, state, and national regulations on service eligibility.
• Participates in conferences and training to stay updated on hearing treatment methods.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• May train students and externs and flex to different specialties as needed.

Skills

Immittance testing

Auditory evoked potentials

Hearing aid fitting

Medical documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Au.D. in relevant field

Florida Audiologist License

Job description

Staff Audiologist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Staff Audiologist to work in Doral, FL.

Job Status

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

Core Job Functions

• Performs immittance and emissions testing, and records results for future reference.
• Conducts auditory evoked potential assessments for patients.
• Assesses hearing sensitivity and quality and provides patients with information regarding the results.
• Dispenses assistive listening devices and fits devices based on patient’s physiology and needs.
• Consults with physicians and other professionals about patient’s future needs and current progress.
• Maintains client records at all stages including initial evaluation and discharge.
• Documents all professional and clinical reports and conducts research on auditory topics.
• Utilizes local, state, and national regulations to make decisions regarding service eligibility.
• Participates in conferences, forums, and training sessions to remain up-to-date with or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or Au.D. in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Addendum

Department Specific Functions

• Provides audiology coverage for the Neurodiagnostic Clinic of at least 20% of clinical full-time effort, to one or more area clinic locations (changes to this amount are at the discretion of the department chair and chief).
• Specialties for this role are neurodiagnostics and hearing aids.
• The percent effort attributed to each specialty is subject to change.
• Performs behavioral observation audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, play audiometry, and conventional audiometry Selects, administers, and interprets age appropriate auditory and speech perception tests Compiles test results, behavioral observation, and information to make appropriate recommendations and/or referrals.
• Counsels patient and/or families to select assistive listening devices.
• Remains up to date on hearing aid technologies and fitting best practices.
• Counsels patients on techniques that may improve hearing with hearing aids and support families overall needs.
• Identifies and refers patients for speech-language, educational, medical, psychological, and social services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary and other audiological meetings.
• Documents all professional and clinical reports in a timely manner.
• Complete hearing aid programming for bimodal users.
• Complete full diagnostic hearing assessments using appropriate test methods and equipment for adult patients.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans to address patient needs.
• Complete documentation in a concise and timely manner.
• Counsel patients, families, and healthcare teams appropriately.
• Collaborate with members of a multi-disciplinary hearing implant team including psychology, education, speech pathology, neurotology, social work, administrative staff.
• Utilizes local, state, national and funding agency regulations to makes decisions regarding service eligibility.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• May train students and externs.
• May be expected to flex to different specialties in the absence of a colleague.

Department Specific Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or Au.D. in relevant field
• Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida Audiologist License
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of and ability to apply auditory principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of auditory agents used in patient treatments.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat hearing or speech disorders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs in tactful and professional manner.
• Motivated and focused on achieving own goals.
• Confident about working within a team and autonomously.
• Commercially aware, and happy to offer the client the best solution for any given problem.
• Dedicated to exemplary customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills, with empathy and patience.
• Desire to do provide the best service and advice to the best of your abilities.

Salary and Benefits

#ED-LI1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

About the University

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.