Pediatric Audiologist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Pediatric Audiologist to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for infants, children, and adolescents with hearing and communication needs. The position is based at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (ENT Clinic) and Medical Center East, with support for pediatric audiology services across Vanderbilt Health locations as needed. The audiologist works alongside pediatric ENT physicians, speech-language pathologists, educators, and other pediatric specialists in a collaborative academic health system and teaching environment.

The role includes comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiology, natural-sleep Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, behavioral audiometry, Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) testing, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and speech audiometry. The audiologist evaluates, fits, verifies, and manages hearing aids, amplification devices, and bone conduction devices, and provides troubleshooting, follow-up care, education, and counseling to patients and families. The position also involves developing individualized care plans, documenting patient care in the electronic medical record, and contributing to patient, family, health care team, and community education.

Vanderbilt describes its Pediatric Audiology program as one of the nation's largest, with a team of 23 pediatric audiologists. The role offers access to mentorship, continuing education, professional development, and a nationally recognized academic medical center. New graduates with strong pediatric clinical training are encouraged to apply.

A $10,000 taxable sign-on bonus is available to qualified external candidates and is paid over 24 months; it is not available to current VUMC staff or former staff who worked for VUMC within the past 12 months. Eligible candidates may also receive a taxable relocation bonus of up to $10,000, paid within 45 days of hire. Relocation eligibility requires moving from more than 100 miles away, and the amount is based on relocation mileage. The relocation bonus is also unavailable to current VUMC staff or former staff who worked for VUMC within the past 12 months.

Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited program.
• Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for Tennessee licensure.
• The position qualifications list five years of relevant work experience; the posting also encourages new graduates with strong pediatric clinical training to apply.
• Ability to conduct audiologic assessments across the age range and demonstrate proficiency in audiometric assessment and relevant clinical audiology areas.
• Ability to formulate and implement treatment interventions, involve patients and families in care, and evaluate treatment benefit.
• Proficiency in patient education, counseling, and clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pediatric Audiology.
• Experience conducting diagnostic audiologic evaluations.
• Experience with hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-up care.
• Experience with bone conduction devices and amplification technology.
• Experience performing ABR testing and pediatric hearing assessments.
• Commitment to family-centered care and collaborative practice.
• Strong pediatric clinical training; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments using appropriate testing methods and equipment for the patient, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Perform natural-sleep ABR testing, behavioral audiometry, OAE testing, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and speech audiometry.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans addressing patient deficits and patient or family concerns; modify plans or recommend additional services as appropriate.
• Evaluate, fit, verify, and manage pediatric hearing aids, amplification devices, and bone conduction devices, including consultations, troubleshooting, and follow-up care.
• Educate and counsel patients and families about hearing loss, amplification options, communication development, assessment findings, and treatment recommendations.
• Provide education and consultation to families, the health care team, and the community, adapting communication to the audience and checking understanding.
• Collaborate with Pediatric ENT physicians, speech-language pathologists, educators, and other pediatric specialists.
• Document patient care and treatment plans in a timely manner using appropriate templates and approved abbreviations, including in the electronic medical record.
• Support pediatric audiology services across Vanderbilt Health locations as needed.
• Contribute to knowledge of communicative and related disorders and promote public awareness and prevention through local and regional activities.

Benefits

• $10,000 taxable sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates, paid over 24 months.
• Up to $10,000 taxable relocation bonus for eligible candidates relocating from more than 100 miles away.
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, which may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
• Mentorship, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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