Audiologist Fellowship - Adult Hearing Aids

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

23h•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is committed to advancing health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The Audiologist Fellowship - Adult Hearing Aids is a new competitive and compensated program designed to provide enhanced training in clinical service delivery and translational research related to amplification and hearing loss. The successful applicant will commit to one calendar year (e.g., July 1 – June 30) of clinical and research training, incorporating both didactic and practical experiences. The Fellow is invited to audit any of the three-course sequence in Amplification completed by Au.D. students. The Fellow will work with clinical supervisors providing hearing aid–related services at VUMC until deemed capable of independent work, after which a clinical schedule will be assigned. Some templated time may also be dedicated to other audiology services. Hearing aid–related services are provided at both the main campus and satellite clinics in surrounding communities (e.g., Franklin, TN). The Fellow is expected to participate in the clinical research program in the Hearing Aid Laboratory, which may involve existing protocols or projects initiated by the Fellow. The program aims for the Fellow to achieve co-authorship on at least one manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed journal by the fellowship's conclusion. The Fellow may also be invited to lecture in the academic program or present research at national conferences. Research projects are conducted in the Hearing Aid Research, Reverberation Chamber, and Anechoic Chamber laboratories. The Hearing Aid Research Laboratory focuses on evaluating and refining amplification and cochlear implant technology, examining listening experiences, developing fitting and counseling techniques, improving affordability and accessibility, and designing coupling technologies, hearing protection devices, and signal processing schemes. The Hearing and Affect Perception Interest laboratory specializes in research related to hearing aid technologies for adults and children, with an emphasis on speech recognition, listening effort, and emotion perception. These laboratories are equipped with advanced audiometric and sound analysis equipment. The Reverberation Chamber Laboratory allows for efficient simulation and control of diverse sound-field environments, while the Anechoic Chamber Laboratory is designed for psychoacoustic experimentation in free sound-field conditions. The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, formed by a merger in 1997, accommodates over 100,000 outpatient visits annually, serving diverse age groups, races, and income levels with various communication and otolaryngologic disorders. The center includes 50,000 square feet dedicated to clinical services and comprises a multidisciplinary team focused on improving healthcare for patients with auditory and balance impairments.

Requirements

Letter of interest detailing previous clinical and research experiences
Current curriculum vitae
Copies of publications and/or samples of scientific writing
Two letters of recommendation from current and/or former supervisors who can speak to clinical and research experiences
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
Eligibility for Tennessee licensure in audiology, which must be in place prior to hire date
Advanced proficiency in Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation, meeting institutional standards for quality and timeliness.
Advanced proficiency in Audiology Patient Education, adapting communication and developing materials for diverse audiences.
Advanced proficiency in Audiology Treatment Implementation, including objective-based planning, intervention selection, and patient/family involvement.
Advanced proficiency in Audiology Patient Evaluation, including diagnostic hearing assessments across age ranges and expertise in at least two areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting, or balance function testing.
Ability to assist with establishing or modifying existing protocols and procedures for specific patient populations.
Ability to design or participate in the design of research studies that result in the modification of existing protocols, preferred practice patterns and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
Completes documentation in a timely manner.
Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth

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