Pediatric Audiologist - NICU and Inpatient Diagnostics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Pediatric Audiologist to provide inpatient diagnostic audiology services for medically complex infants and children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. This role focuses primarily on diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing in the operating room (OR), sedation suite, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with additional bedside testing in critical care settings when clinically indicated, including PICU consultations. The inpatient model emphasizes diagnostic assessment for NICU infants, rather than screening. This position is a strong fit for an audiologist who is confident with pediatric diagnostics, thrives in a hospital-based environment, and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care. The team embraces the principles of a learning health care system, expecting participation in piloting and implementing new workflows, tools, and procedures to improve patient and family outcomes. As part of Vanderbilt’s academic mission, inpatient audiologists mentor and supervise Au.D. students affiliated with Vanderbilt University. Following onboarding and approximately one year in the role, the audiologist will be expected to provide clinical supervision and contribute to a supportive learning environment for future audiologists.

Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
• Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated skill in pediatric diagnostic audiology
• ABR competency is required.
• Relevant Work Experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in inpatient pediatric audiology NICU, PICU, OR or sedation settings.
• Experience providing amplification services for infants, including hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, follow-up, and family counseling.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply if they completed a high-volume ABR-focused externship or fourth-year placement and can demonstrate readiness for an inpatient diagnostic role.
• Experienced pediatric audiologists are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric diagnostic audiologic assessments for inpatients, with a primary focus on ABR testing in the OR, sedation suite, and NICU.
• Complete additional physiologic measures as indicated, including OAEs, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.
• Provide bedside testing when needed in critical care environments including PICU evaluations for children with acute medical conditions such as meningitis.
• Provide amplification services and hearing aid support for infants identified with hearing loss in the NICU, including family counseling and coordination of follow-up care.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary partners to coordinate testing, interpret findings, and support timely patient care decisions.
• Document results, recommendations, and follow-up plans within the electronic medical record (EPIC) and ensure appropriate follow-up planning and handoffs.
• Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities to improve access, accuracy, and timeliness of care.
• Participate in piloting and rapidly implementing new workflows, tools, and procedures that improve patient and family outcomes.
• Share what you learn with colleagues and trainees to support system-wide improvement.
• Mentor and supervise Au.D. students affiliated with Vanderbilt University.
• Provide clinical supervision and contribute to a supportive learning environment for future audiologists.
• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• Free Continuing Education – Department-sponsored educational offerings and clinical development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree