Audiologist/Hearing Aid Fitter - Sandusky - Full Time

NOMS Healthcare • Sandusky, OH

42d • Onsite

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare. We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees. Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients. NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens. We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio. Company culture is at our core! Our core values are more than just words; they are a way of life! We believe in being patient centered, providing high quality service , teamwork , focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust . Do our values speak to you? We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team! We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team! The Challenge: As an Audiologist, you are responsible for assessing and prescribing treatment for hearing disorders along with providing a full range of diagnostic, preventative, consultative and rehabilitative audiology services to patients and their family members. Your expertise will contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments and communication difficulties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of testing and diagnostic equipment, disorders, and patient prognosis to establish a treatment plan.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Ability to present explanatory or interpretive information about the treatment program.
• Ability to motivate patients to participate in treatment programs.
• Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and prepare recommendations regarding problems.
• Ability to use speech therapy and sign language.
• Ability to write reports and document patient’s progress.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to operate audiology equipment.
• Graduation prior to January 01, 2006: Master's Degree in Audiology
• Graduation after January 01, 2006: Doctor’s Degree in Audiology
• Eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competency in audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• State of Ohio License

Responsibilities

• Provide cerumen management to prevent obstruction of external ear canal and of amplification devices.
• Obtain case history and administer diagnostic tests to determine the nature, degree, and type of hearing problems.
• Consult with patients on the nature of their hearing loss and communicative problems and then develop their treatment plan.
• Conduct follow-up appointments to determine the patient’s progress and modify their therapy program.
• Interpret results and dictate reports for medical records.
• Plan and direct treatment programs to restore patient hearing and work with other therapists.
• Instruct patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures.
• Perform hearing aid evaluations along with repairing hearing aids when necessary.
• Make referrals for further diagnostic evaluation, therapy and/or treatment.
• Train and consult on environmental and interpersonal modifications to better facilitate receptive and expressive communication.
• Collect data, prepare reports, and maintain patient statistics.
• Help select audiology equipment, order hearing aids, and other supplies as needed.

Benefits

• NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options.
• NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.
• We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area.
• Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.
• We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training programs for individuals who want to move up.
• We are proud to have managers who have started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level