Audiologist Cochlear Implants (PRN)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated PRN cochlear implant audiologist to join our team. As a leading center for excellence in cochlear implant care, we are committed to providing evidence-based patient care and contributing to ongoing innovative research while training students at the graduate level. This is a part-time clinical position dedicated to serving patients of all ages with cochlear implants.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program
- ASHA certification (CCC-A)
- Prior experience working with cochlear implant recipients
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills that lend to working collaboratively on a team
- LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year experience
Responsibilities
- Complete intraoperative cochlear implant testing evaluating device integrity and confirming electrode placement
- Conduct cochlear implant candidacy evaluations, activations, and follow-up mappings according to clinical protocol for patients of all ages for all three FDA approved cochlear implant manufacturers
- Complete hearing aid programming for bimodal users
- Complete full diagnostic hearing assessments using appropriate test methods and equipment for patients of all ages
- Formulate and implement treatment plans to address patient needs
- Complete documentation in a concise and timely manner
- Counsel patients, families, and healthcare teams appropriately
- Engage in clinical teaching of graduate students
- Create age appropriate recommendations for educational accommodations for children and engage with IEP team as necessary
- Participate in ongoing clinical research as projects arise
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster ongoing improvement within the cochlear implant program as well as efforts to expand reach more patients with cochlear implant technology
- Maintain continuing education regarding best practices and advancements in cochlear implant technology
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
