Audiologist

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation • Dillingham, AK

13d

About The Position

We are looking for a TDY Audiologist, but a Full Time Audiologist is preferred. The audiologist will develop and provide audiology services at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation and the service area.

Requirements

• Doctorate (Au.D.) or Master's Degree in Audiology from an accredited university audiology program. Five (5) year's experience preferred.
• Certificate in Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A) by the American Speech-Language­ Audiology Association (ASHA).
• Ability to acquire and maintain licensure as an Audiologist through the State of Alaska.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation of hearing disorders and the impact upon communication, health, vocation, socialization for the individual and family.
• Knowledge of appropriate treatment and referral options based on assessment and evaluation[MS1] [SS2] of hearing disorders.
• The ability to synthesize knowledge of otologic diseases and the Audiologic evaluation to assist physicians and other professional health staff in proper diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of possible aural rehabilitation procedures to ensure appropriate counseling, referrals and / or therapy to individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Performs audiological tests necessary for evaluating the degree and nature of hearing loss.
• Performs comprehensive hearing aid evaluations, fittings and reprogramming.
• Incorporates follow-up of all (re)habilitation efforts as standard of care
• Provides audiological patient assessment and individualized treatment plans.
• Works directly with BBAHC personnel and contract physicians and other interdisciplinary health care staff to identify and reduce the impact of hearing impairment.
• Provides consultation to regional facilities to ensure follow up treatment, discharge planning, and other services as needed.
• Maintains records of services provided and testing for good patient service and follow-up.
• Appropriately refers of patients to other services or agencies in accordance with departmental policies.
• Develops and maintains the Audiology program where appropriate, consistent with BBAHC’s Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time