Pediatric Audiologist

Yale New Haven Health • Trumbull, CT

82d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As a member of the YNHCH Pediatric Audiology program, the Pediatric Audiologist ensures high quality clinical standards are met through American Academy of Audiology Pediatric Standards. This role is responsible for performing clinical and audiology related diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures. The pediatric audiologist participates as a key member of a multidisciplinary team supporting YNHCH services including ambulatory care. The audiologist is under the direction of YNHCH Pediatric Audiology Coordinator, aligning with the Director of the Pediatric Specialty Centers/YNHCH. Collaborating physician support is through YM Pediatric ENT Physician.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Audiology (Aud).
• One (1) to two (2) years as a clinical audiologist in pediatrics with experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation of hearing loss, preferably in a large medical center based practice.
• Clinical fellowship with pediatric focus will be considered.
• Doctorate in Audiology (Aud) or equivalent required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology.
• Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, including those with special needs and disabilities.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate as a member of the multidisciplinary teams of physicians and ancillary staff.

Nice To Haves

• Hearing aid and bone conduction experience.
• Experience with Cochlear Implants.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments on children to determine degree of hearing loss by evaluating children via behavioral evaluations, otoacoustic emission and electro acoustic measures as needed.
• All patient care responsibilities will be performed consistent with age-specific and developmentally appropriate guidelines.
• Assesses children for candidacy of hearing assistive technology and develops a comprehensive, culturally appropriate audiological habilitation management plan regarding the fitting, dispensing, and trouble-shooting of assisted hearing technology.
• Counsels family members concerning the special needs of children with hearing loss to effectively involve parents and other family members in the treatment and management of hearing loss.
• Consults with colleagues, Otolaryngology attending physician specialists, ancillary department staff and referring specialists or pediatricians to communicate and coordinate patient care.
• Completes and prepares reports in a timely manner, including interpretation of results, recommendations and potential outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with documentation, billing and compliance for both Hospital, University, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care provided by referring patients for additional testing, treatment according to evidence-based standards.
• Remains knowledgeable and up to date on current practice, engaging in ongoing professional development through internal and external resources.
• Participates in clinical, data collection, and administrative phases of research to support practice as needed.
• Supports educational needs of students through precepting, providing observational experiences and presentations as needed.
• Organizes clinical equipment and supplies, and maintains inventory, including ordering and dispensing to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Collaborates with PFS, third party carriers, vendors, schools, and parents as needed to ensure communication and coordination of plans for financial coverage options.
• Is flexible to meet the changing needs of the program including support for other pediatric audiologists and/or testing needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees