Audiologist

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Audiologist determines the type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patients. The role administers and interprets hearing and vestibular tests, evaluates results alongside patient and collateral information, and plans appropriate prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services in consultation with other professionals. The position is with Lexington ENT and Allergy at Lexington Health.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Audiology or AuD.
• South Carolina Audiology License.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret air and bone conduction, speech reception and discrimination, and other tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, effects on comprehension and speech, and vestibular function; recommend treatment.
• Evaluate test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information from patients, families, teachers, speech pathologists, and other professionals to identify communication problems related to hearing disability.
• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, including hearing aid selection and orientation, counseling, and other treatment programs developed in consultation with speech pathologists and other professionals.
• Refer patients to a physician or surgeon when medical treatment is determined to be necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer matching up to 6%, with enrollment eligibility beginning on day one.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time