Audiologist

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

32d

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Provides services to evaluate, prevent, diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders in children and/or adult populations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Audiology and 1 year of experience in Audiology required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong team-based relationships required
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills required
• Eligibility for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology upon hire required
• New York State license in Audiology upon hire required

Nice To Haves

• PhD or Au.D. in Audiology preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets diagnostic audiologic and/or vestibular evaluations for routine and complex patient populations.
• Performs hearing aid evaluations, fittings and counseling and verification for patients of all ages with both routine and complex needs.
• Works with multiple hearing aid manufacturers/programming interfaces.
• May also perform cochlear implant evaluation, selection, mapping and counseling.
• Provides counseling, education and guidance to patients and their families regarding disorder(s).
• Adapts existing resources to meet patient and caregiver needs.
• Maintains comprehensive electronic medical records (EMR) for each patient.
• Communicates through written reports, flowsheet documentation, and other EMR specific tools.
• Recommends changes in standard departmental practices.
• Works collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines.
• Conducts clinical teaching with medical students and undergraduate/graduate students from various colleges/universities.
• Provides education and in-services to hospital faculty and staff regarding hearing and balance disorders/treatment.
• May identify potential research projects, assist with the design and implementation of clinical research and data collection activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees