UNIV - Clinical Instructor - Audiologist - Department of Otolaryngology

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time faculty position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours of work per week. The Audiologist will complete evaluation and dispensing of amplification, assistive devices and osseointegrated devices. Audiologist is also responsible for providing outpatient and inpatient diagnostic Audiology services to patients requiring testing during appointments with ENT physicians. The Audiologist will see patients at both the main office in downtown Charleston, and at a satellite office. Additionally, the Audiologist will participate in ongoing clinical research coordinated through the Department of Otolaryngology, as needed. Continuing education or additional training will be provided. As this is an academic position, the Audiologist will also be responsible for instruction of interns and residents, within the ENT Department, in addition to supervising 4th year Audiology Doctoral students. Lectures to residents and other house-staff may be required. Participation in audiology seminars is expected.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology Degree from accredited institution
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
SC Audiology Licensure
1+ years of experience
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to work indoors
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
Ability to bend at the waist
Ability to twist at the waist
Ability to squat and perform job functions
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
Ability to fully use both hands/arms
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
Ability to fully use both legs
Ability to reach in all directions
Possess good finger dexterity
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted
Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted
Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted
Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
Ability to match or discriminate between colors
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
Good peripheral vision capabilities
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet
Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually
Ability to maintain a valid drivers license
Computer literacy
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to work overtime as required
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required

Responsibilities

Complete evaluation and dispensing of amplification, assistive devices and osseointegrated devices
Provide outpatient and inpatient diagnostic Audiology services to patients requiring testing during appointments with ENT physicians
See patients at both the main office in downtown Charleston, and at a satellite office
Participate in ongoing clinical research coordinated through the Department of Otolaryngology, as needed
Instruction of interns and residents, within the ENT Department
Supervise 4th year Audiology Doctoral students
Deliver lectures to residents and other house-staff (may be required)
Participate in audiology seminars