Audiology

Rochester Hearing & Speech Center•Rochester, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic, rehabilitative, and hearing aid dispensing services to patients across the lifespan at Rochester Hearing & Speech Center (RHSC). This position is responsible for conducting audiological evaluations, interpreting test results, providing auditory rehabilitation services, dispensing and servicing hearing technology, and collaborating with healthcare, educational, and community partners to support optimal hearing and communication outcomes.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) preferred; Master's degree in Audiology accepted if accompanied by current licensure and required certifications
Current New York State license to practice Audiology required
Current New York State Hearing Aid Dispensing License required if applicable for position
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required
Strong knowledge of diagnostic audiology, auditory rehabilitation, hearing aid technology, and patient counseling
Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, and community partners
Ability to work in clinical settings requiring use of audiological testing and hearing aid equipment
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and use of a computer
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff
Ability to move throughout clinical and community environments
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical records and audiology practice management systems preferred
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with a variety of hearing and communication disorders
Administer and interpret audiological procedures including pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA), conditioned play audiometry (CPA), speech-in-noise testing, central auditory processing evaluations, and cochlear implant evaluations
Analyze diagnostic findings and develop appropriate recommendations for treatment, intervention, and follow-up care
Initiate referrals to physicians, educational professionals, and other specialists as appropriate
Maintain a productive clinical caseload while delivering high-quality patient-centered care
Dispense, fit, program, verify, and service hearing aids and assistive listening devices
Provide patient and family counseling regarding hearing loss, amplification options, communication strategies, and auditory rehabilitation
Troubleshoot hearing technology and coordinate repairs, replacements, and follow-up services
Monitor patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as needed to support successful hearing aid use and communication goals
Complete evaluations, treatment documentation, reports, billing records, and electronic medical record documentation accurately and within established agency and payer timelines
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, Medicaid, HIPAA, OMIG, and professional practice requirements
Adhere to RHSC policies, procedures, quality assurance standards, and clinical protocols
Participate in agency audits, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance activities as assigned
Collaborate with physicians, educators, speech-language pathologists, service coordinators, and other professionals to support coordinated patient care
Participate in community outreach, hearing conservation programs, educational presentations, and special events
Occasionally conduct services at off-site locations, schools, community settings, or partner agencies
Maintain all required licenses, certifications, registrations, and continuing education requirements
Participate in staff meetings, department meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
Support student clinicians, residents, interns, and new staff orientation activities as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned to support agency operations and patient care needs