Audiologist - Coon Rapids Clinic
About The Position
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services by selecting and administering behavioral, electrophysiological and other relevant tests, determining type and degree of hearing impairment and effects on comprehension and speech. Establishes treatment goals, fits hearing aides and other assistive devices and counsels patients and families. Key Position Details: • 5 8-hour days • 1.0 FTE at our Coon Rapids Clinic location • No call or weekends. • Average patient load: 10-12/day. • We see all ages for hearing tests and hearing aids, and bone anchored hearing aids. We have a new program with cochlear implants for adults. • Days vary with hearing aids and hearing tests; ENT audiograms pre-scheduled as best as possible • Opportunity for specialized testing such as ABR and vestibular also an option. • Variety of visits throughout the day: ENT/Audios: 30 mins Hearing aid rechecks: 30 mins Hearing aid consults and fittings: 60 mins Hearing tests: 60 mins • You would be a part of a high functioning team that collaborates well together. We are open to new or experienced Audiologists. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible, along with Student Loan Coaching services through EdAssist Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer Job Description: Principle Responsibilities Direct Patient Care Provides audiologic services to diagnose hearing loss and provide appropriate management. Assesses patient's hearing status to determine appropriate medical/surgical treatment and/or auditory rehabilitation. Performs and interprets electrophysiologic testing. Provides diagnostic information and confirmation of behavioral test results on children. Hearing instrumentation management Evaluates, fits and repairs hearing instruments. Counsels patients regarding hearing aid use. Manages the hearing aid dispensary.
Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Audiology from an accredited program required
- 0 to 2 years experience providing diagnostic evaluations and recommendations to patients of all ages required
- 0 to 2 years knowledge and interest in hearing aid fitting and dispensing procedures required
- Board Certification by the American Board of Audiology upon hire required or Certificate of Clinical Competence Certificate of Clinical Competence received from American Speech and Hearing Association upon hire required
- Audiology Licensure received from Minnesota Department of Health upon hire required
Responsibilities
- Provides audiologic services to diagnose hearing loss and provide appropriate management.
- Assesses patient's hearing status to determine appropriate medical/surgical treatment and/or auditory rehabilitation.
- Performs and interprets electrophysiologic testing.
- Provides diagnostic information and confirmation of behavioral test results on children.
- Evaluates, fits and repairs hearing instruments.
- Counsels patients regarding hearing aid use.
- Manages the hearing aid dispensary.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
