Audiologist

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York, NY

380d • $90,000 - $104,250

About The Position

The Audiologist position at Weill Cornell Medical College involves identifying and evaluating patients with hearing and balance disorders, providing appropriate habilitation and rehabilitation services. The role requires administering various tests to assess hearing and balance, counseling patients on communication options, and fitting amplification devices. The Audiologist will also engage in research and collaborate with other medical professionals to enhance treatment methods.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
• Entry level, following completion of externship in Audiology.
• License eligibility.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, despite potential hearing issues.
• Compassion and patience to make a patient feel comfortable.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent record keeping skills.
• Maintains continuing education license and certification requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting during externship.
• Familiarity with cochlear implants and hearing aid technology.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests of hearing and middle ear function to determine type and degree of impairment.
• Administers tests for balance and performs exams using electrophysiology for neuroaudiologic assessment.
• Evaluates hearing test results and patient's medical or background information to determine hearing impairment and treatment.
• Counsels and instructs patients in options to improve communication function.
• Provides assessment for amplification devices, including cochlear implants and hearing aid devices.
• Plans and conducts hearing loss prevention and treatment programs.
• Records and maintains reports of hearing research or treatments.
• Fits hearing aids and manages patient use of amplification.
• Refers patients to additional medical or educational services if needed.
• Conducts or directs research and reports findings on hearing topics to develop procedures, technology, or treatments.
• Advises educators or other medical staff on hearing topics.
• Participates in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing disorder treatment methods or technology.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree