Audiologist - Flexible Workforce

Fairview Health Services•Fridley, MN

11d

About The Position

We are seeking an audiologist to join our flexible workforce team! The primary location for this position will be at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank Hospital in our Pediatric Speciality Cinic, the Lions Children's Hearing and ENT Clinic in Minneapolis. Additional locations can be flexible, based on your preference and clinic needs. Possible opportunities for additional sites include M Health Fairview Clinics in Andover, Elk River, Fridley, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Princeton, and Wyoming. Primary duties will be to perform pediatric and adult hearing evaluations in conjunction with ENT physician clinic visits. Within the M Health Fairview Lions Children’s Hearing & ENT clinic, this position will have the opportunity to work alongside our team of pediatric audiologists, externs and students during busy ENT clinics after a comprehensive orientation and training period. Preferred candidate needs pediatric specialty testing skills, as well as adult-based when flexing to other locations. The audiologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice - this includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. FTE: 1.0, authorized to work 80 hours per pay period. $3.00 per hour Flexible Workforce Augmentation in addition to hourly pay rate. Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more! Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs. As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year. As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Requirements

Current Audiology Licensure in the State of Minnesota
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Audiology
1 year experience

Responsibilities

Gathers pertinent data
Performs routine hearing evaluations, physiologic auditory assessment and special auditory testing for all ages
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Establishes appropriate discharge plan
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Complies with department billing standards
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives