Audiologist

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

4d•$95,400 - $107,800•Onsite

About The Position

Identifies and evaluates patients with impaired hearing and balance or with hearing disorders and provides appropriate habilitation/rehabilitation.

Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
Entry level, following completion of externship in Audiology.
License eligibility.
Ability to communicate well with their 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.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Administers tests of hearing, 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 cochear 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.