Audiologist - Optum WA

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Optum WA, (formerly The Polyclinic) is seeking an Audiologist to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking an experienced Audiologist to provide advanced diagnostic, vestibular, and hearing aid services within our audiology clinic. This role focuses on comprehensive patient care, hearing technology management, and clinic support operations, working collaboratively with providers in a well-equipped clinical setting. The Polyclinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree in Audiology (Au.D or Ph.D) or MS in Audiology
Unrestricted Washington State Audiology license or ability to obtain prior to start date
1+ years of clinical audiology experience

Nice To Haves

Vestibular testing, including VNG
Membership in AAA and/or ASHA
Experience working with insurance-driven hearing aid programs
Experience with Lyric devices

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive hearing evaluations, including audiometry, tympanometry, ABR, OAE, and UNHS
Opportunity to perform vestibular testing (VNG, vHIT, VEMP); training support available as needed
Manage complex diagnostic cases and recommend appropriate next steps or referrals
Fit, program, and manage hearing aids and assistive devices
Perform ear impressions and support HPD fittings
Maintain hearing aid inventory, supplies, and in-office repair capabilities
Order hearing aids and accessories and oversee vendor coordination
Ensure annual calibration and proper functioning of all audiologic equipment
Serve as a subject matter resource for hearing aid technology and clinical best practices
Work within insurance coverage requirements related to audiology and hearing aids
Support efficient clinic operations and high standards of patient care