Audiologist

Nemours Children's Health•Jacksonville, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an Audiologist in Jacksonville, FL. This role provides comprehensive audiometric pediatric services including hearing evaluations, intervention, documentation, patient/parent/caretaker education, communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate with the guidelines designated by the department and Nemours Children's Hospital. The Audiologist will actively participate in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree in Audiology or its equivalent from an accredited university required (Audiologists graduating prior to 2007 may hold a Master's Degree in Audiology).
Hold or be eligible for Florida State License to practice Audiology.
CPR certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of one (1) year job related experience required.
Familiarity with assessment scales and instrument, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric populations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong electrophysiological background including ABR, VEMP and VNG testing.

Nice To Haves

Member of professional specialty organizations (AAA, ASHA, Florida Academy of Audiology etc.), preferred
Clinical internship in pediatrics preferred.
Experience with physically and or mentally challenged populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer age-appropriate audiological pediatric evaluations including middle ear analysis, otoacoustic emissions, VRA, CPA and traditional behavioral threshold evaluations in accordance with established protocols with appropriate counseling regarding evaluation results and recommendations for treatment, intervention, follow-up, and referral.
Evaluate patients for hearing difficulties, impairments and make appropriate recommendations to physicians, families, schools, and community agencies for follow-up care.
Perform device evaluations (hearing aids and BAHS) including selection, programming, dispensing, electroacoustic/behavioral verification, follow-up, orientation, and counseling. Additional responsibilities include earmold impressions, modifications, device troubleshooting, in-office repairs and recommending/fitting assistive listening devices.
Provide audiological monitoring of patients exposed to ototoxic drugs in hematology, oncology, and nephrology with appropriate follow-up.
Perform Auditory Evoked Potentials, cochlear implant evaluations, programming, and follow up, and Auditory Processing evaluations, dependent upon audiologist’s skill set.
Demonstrate proficiency in the care of neonates, pediatrics and adolescents for both inpatient and outpatient populations. Independently provide and coordinate age-appropriate treatment plans and treatment in routine patient care situations. Consult with other services, families and outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, therapy, etc.
Attend departmental meetings related to patient treatment and contribute to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
Maintain appropriate state licensure, certification and continuing education as required.
Maintain high professional standards of conduct and adhere to Customer Service Standards of Performance.
Complete timely documentation as required by departmental policy, JCAHO, and CARF standards.