Audiologist - Full-Time

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Full-Time Audiologist to our Physical Medicine Team. The Audiologist is responsible for performing diagnostic hearing and hearing aid evaluations, providing industrial hearing conservation programs, VNG studies, and dispensing, maintenance, and repair of hearing aids. The role involves performing screens and diagnostic evaluations, interpreting findings, establishing and executing appropriate plans of care, and referring patients to other professionals when indicated. The Audiologist will also counsel and educate patients, families, and colleagues, and document patient data according to department policies. A key responsibility includes demonstrating knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations pertaining to hearing conservation and maintaining program compliance for industrial contracts. The position also involves participation in performance improvement, community and staff education programs, and sharing in the supervision of student interns. The Audiologist will perform necessary functions to maintain a clean and safe work area, and participate in program development such as implementing/expanding services and educating customers. The role requires regular access to and maintenance of protected health information and respectful interaction with a wide variety of constituents. Coverage may be provided to other Physical Medicine locations as needed.

Requirements

Master's Degree or higher in Audiology from an accredited program
American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR and AED Certification within 3 months of hire
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, companies, payors, vendors, patients and family members
Strong communication skills
Desire to strive for excellence
Ability to problem solve and reason
Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software
Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude
Continuous professional development
Current License in the State of Wisconsin as an Audiologist at the time of hire or prior to providing services (if providing services in Wisconsin)
Current License in the State of Illinois as an Audiologist at the time of hire or prior to providing services (if providing services in Illinois)
Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands
Services are provided in compliance with federal, state, professional organization

Responsibilities

Performing diagnostic hearing and hearing aid evaluations
Providing industrial hearing conservation programs
Performing VNG studies
Dispensing, maintenance, and repair of hearing aids
Performing screens and diagnostic evaluations
Interpreting findings of evaluations and diagnosing specific types of hearing disorders
Establishing and executing appropriate plan of care
Referring patients to other professionals and agencies when indicated
Counseling and educating patients, families, and colleagues
Documenting patient data (evaluations, progress notes, audiograms, etc.) according to department policy and procedures
Demonstrating knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations as they pertain to hearing conservation and maintaining program compliance for all industrial contracts
Participating in performance improvement, community, and staff education programs
Sharing in supervision of student interns of Audiology programs, or shadow students
Performing the necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area to ensure cleanliness and safety
Participating in program development e.g., implementing/expanding services, increasing productivity, educating internal and external customers, etc.
Maintaining the protected health information of patients in their care
Interacting with a wide variety of internal and external constituents
Providing coverage to other Physical Medicine locations and settings as necessary