Assistant Professor of Clinical - Otolaryngology, Audiology

University of Miami•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical Audiology to work in Miami. The Assistant Professor of Clinical Audiology administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, as well as contributes positively to the visibility, academic and research standing of the department. The Assistant Professor is expected to actively engage in research, teaching and furthering the field. The core job responsibility of this position is as a diagnostic audiologist, with a minimum of 20% clinical effort minimum allocation towards neurodiagnostic audiology. This position also includes sub specialization in the area of Vestibular Core Job Functions and Key Responsibilities: Specialty is Vestibular; expected to meet competencies for this specialty. Provides Diagnostic Audiology and Rehabilitation services. Administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as speech perception, air and bone conduction, otoacoustic emissions and electrophysiology. Discrimination tests, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment. Performs high frequency audiometry where indicated. Provides coverage for the Neurodiagnostic clinic for at least 20% of clinical effort effort (changes to this amount are at the discretion of the department chair and chief of service) Actively participates in the education of externs, fellows, students and onboarding audiologists, engaging in clinical teaching of graduate students. Performs administrative and committee responsibilities as assigned from time to time by the Chairman or Chief of Service, which may include participation in, or organization of, continuing medical education courses in provider area of specialty. Participate in divisional quality control projects and implementations Develops a regional and eventually national presence as a clinical leader through participation in national and regional meetings. Demonstrates competence in running clinics independently. Clinical effort is subject to change based on the needs of the clinic. Travel to satellite clinics may be required Flexibility to cover clinics in the absence of a co-worker for the core and designated subspecialty(ies). Takes add-on audiological evaluations appointments as needed, from the ENT clinic. Is expected to meet organizational productivity goals. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Doctorate of Audiology degree required.
Current valid Florida Audiologist license required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
Motivated and focused on achieving own goals.
Confident about working within a team and autonomously
Dedicated to providing exemplary service to ensure patient satisfaction.
Excellent communication skills, with empathy and patience.
Exhibits a strong work ethic, and a positive and collaborative attitude towards work.
Willingness to support the mission of prioritizing patient care above all else.
Enthusiastic about working on teams.

Nice To Haves

One year of audiologist-related experience is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as speech perception, air and bone conduction, otoacoustic emissions and electrophysiology.
Provides Diagnostic Audiology and Rehabilitation services.
Performs high frequency audiometry where indicated.
Provides coverage for the Neurodiagnostic clinic for at least 20% of clinical effort effort
Actively participates in the education of externs, fellows, students and onboarding audiologists, engaging in clinical teaching of graduate students.
Performs administrative and committee responsibilities as assigned from time to time by the Chairman or Chief of Service
Participate in divisional quality control projects and implementations
Develops a regional and eventually national presence as a clinical leader through participation in national and regional meetings.
Demonstrates competence in running clinics independently.
Travel to satellite clinics may be required
Flexibility to cover clinics in the absence of a co-worker for the core and designated subspecialty(ies).
Takes add-on audiological evaluations appointments as needed, from the ENT clinic.
Is expected to meet organizational productivity goals.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.