Audiologist II, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
About The Position
This position performs comprehensive, professional evaluation of patients of all ages, primarily adults, referred for differential diagnosis of peripheral hearing and auditory function. The Audiologist II ensures that patients and/or their families are thoroughly counseled about any hearing or auditory impairment and provides individual counseling to each patient evaluated. This role also acts as an audiology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services, continuously seeking to improve patient care services and evaluate opportunities to develop new services. Additionally, the Audiologist II provides and participates in in-service education and training for audiology interns, medical students/residents, parent groups, and allied medical personnel, and prepares and presents formal lectures on hearing loss, audiology, and communication disorders. The role ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines and adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Audiology required.
- Current license in Audiology issued by applicable state Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
- Eligible for Board Certified in Audiology (ABA Certification) or Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology.
- Minimum 30 hours of specialty evaluation such as ABR, tinnitus, Baha, cochlear implant, ECOG, or vestibular patients.
- Proven competency in evaluation of complex hearing losses, aural rehabilitation, and dispensing of assistive devices as shown by internal evaluation and departmental competencies.
- Possesses a strong, clinical interest and maintains versatility, creativity and adaptability.
- Strong interest in adult population.
- Knowledge and demonstration of complex masking cases and overmasking.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill of complex acoustic reflex patterns requiring otologic management.
Nice To Haves
- AuD preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive, professional evaluation of patients of all ages, primarily adults, referred for differential diagnosis of peripheral hearing and auditory function.
- Ensures that patients and/or their families are thoroughly counseled about any hearing or auditory impairment. Provides individual counseling to each patient evaluated. Expands counseling to include members of extended family where requested by the patient and in the case of neonates, children, or dependent adults.
- Acts as audiology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional service. Continuously seeks to improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services.
- Provides and participates in the in-service education and training of audiology interns, medical students/residents, parent groups, and allied medical personnel. Prepares and presents formal lectures to physicians, nurses, educators, parent groups and others on hearing loss, audiology, and communication disorders. Provides training for audiology interns who rotate through the department from approved academic training programs for clinical practicum.
- Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
