Audiologist - Hamilton Speech & Hearing - FT

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

116d

About The Position

The Audiologist determines the degree and type of a patient’s hearing impairment by selecting and administering appropriate tests and preparing written diagnostic reports. The role directs patient care for all age groups, provides age-appropriate care and counseling to patients and families about treatment options, and applies knowledge of growth and development to assess patients’ needs. The Audiologist manages patient caseloads, accommodates work-ins and same-day changes, and delegates and supervises non-clinical tasks, including insurance authorization requirements. The role also maintains current knowledge of hearing aids and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines for hearing aids and fittings. Additional work includes coordinating educational opportunities and in-services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, assisting with outpatient marketing projects, supporting performance improvement, monitoring productivity and clinical outcomes, and providing input for staff annual performance reviews.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
Registered Audiology license in Georgia, or eligibility for licensure in Georgia.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Three years of experience in audiology.
BLS CPR certification.
Ability to obtain and interpret information in relation to patient needs appropriate to the age group served.
Proficiency with a variety of hearing aid manufacturer software and hardware.

Nice To Haves

Staff management skills.
Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Select and administer appropriate test instruments to determine the degree and type of hearing impairment.
Prepare written diagnostic reports.
Direct patient care for patients of all age groups and provide care appropriate to each patient’s age-specific needs.
Counsel patients and families about available treatment options.
Manage patient caseloads to accommodate work-ins and same-day changes.
Delegate and supervise non-clinical tasks, including insurance authorization requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of hearing aids and federal, state, and local guidelines regarding hearing aids and fittings.
Coordinate educational opportunities and in-services and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Assist with outpatient marketing projects.
Participate in performance improvement projects and monitor productivity and clinical outcomes.
Provide input and assistance with annual performance reviews for staff.