Audiologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Elkhorn, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Audiologist performs and interprets audiological evaluations to determine the type and severity of hearing loss, vestibular disorder, or other auditory disorder. They establish a plan of care and implement individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and by utilizing proper techniques. This role also involves prescribing and dispensing hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and hearing protection devices, as well as troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning hearing aids. The Audiologist is responsible for completing all required documentation, consulting and counseling patients and their families, and participating in performance improvement activities. They also act as a clinical and department resource, mentor other staff, assist in developing training and clinical guidelines, and participate in educational programs for students. The position requires managing an assigned caseload and informing site leadership of coverage needs.

Requirements

• Audiology license issued by the state in which the TM provides services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Master's Degree in Audiology.
• No experience required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Position requires repetitive use of hands.
• Simple grasping of 5 to 15 lbs. (20% of workday).
• Pushing and/or pulling of 75 to 100 lbs. (10% of workday).
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids through patient contact and therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets audiological evaluations to determine the type and severity of hearing loss, vestibular disorder, or other auditory disorder.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and by utilizing proper techniques.
• Prescribes and dispenses hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and hearing protection devices.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning hearing aids and independently completes needed repairs or sends to the appropriate manufacturing company.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy, including but not limited to, progress notes, discharge summaries and/or other forms as appropriate to record patient care as well as daily billing.
• Consults and counsels patients and their families regarding hearing loss, amplification, and related communication difficulties.
• Addresses patient complaints concerning service, products or charges, involving direct report as appropriate.
• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient outcomes/ satisfaction and improve quality of care.
• Applies insurance guidelines for proper authorization of services.
• Acts as a clinical and department resource.
• Mentors and facilitates clinical problem solving with other staff.
• Assists in developing training and/or clinical guidelines, and assists in the development and implementation of staff orientation, competency and educational activities.
• Participates in educational and training programs for students from affiliating institutions.
• Manages assigned caseload at all applicable locations.
• Informs site leadership of coverage needs and assists with coverage as needed.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of hearing aids and supplies necessary for smooth operations.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level