Staff Audiologist and Clinical Preceptor

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • , OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The staff audiologist works closely with the Director of the Pacific EarClinic, the Clinic Manager, the Director of the School of Audiology, and the school's clinical education team to ensure that the Pacific EarClinic successfully meets the school's commitment to academic and clinical education of the doctoral audiology students while delivering exemplary audiologic care in a thriving community clinic. This is a year-round administrative appointment. The staff audiologist will be responsible primarily for patient care within the Pacific EarClinic, with clinical supervision for the School of Audiology as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Have and maintain a current audiology license from the state of Oregon, or eligible for such license and must obtain prior to hire date (as required by state of Oregon).
• Earned Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree, and/or research doctorate degree (e.g., PhD) in audiology or hearing/balance science required
• Have and maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain an NPI prior to start date
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Effectively utilizes and quickly adopts computer-based and other high-tech systems pertinent to an audiology clinic.
• Effectively utilizes office productivity software (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and internet applications.
• Utilizes professional-level written communication skills.
• Utilizes professional-level verbal and inter-personal communication skills required, taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Effectively communicates with students, faculty, staff, patients, and the public in a manner appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Demonstrates ability to work in and positively contribute to a highly collegial team environment, with ability to establish and maintain pleasant and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, patients, community partners, and the public.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to motivate staff and students to achieve goals and objectives.
• Embraces interprofessional learning, collaboration, and clinical service delivery.
• Is able to operationalize and implement ideas.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Completes work with accuracy and attention to details.
• Works independently in an organized, efficient, and timely manner.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty, staff, and patients.
• Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor for a professional clinical setting.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years, broad-scope clinical experience as an audiologist preferred
• Previous supervisory experience with students desirable.
• Professional certification in audiology from the American Board of Audiology and/or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-A) desirable.
• Proficiency or fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer audiologic evaluations to collect information on type and degree of hearing loss, using specialized instruments and equipment.
• Evaluate diagnostic findings to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
• Use medical diagnostic techniques within the scope of an Audiologist.
• Document findings and progress within the patient's electronic medical record and report to the appropriate personnel.
• Adhere to established security and patient privacy (HIPAA) guidelines when disclosing patient information.
• Conduct candidacy evaluations and provide fitting and follow-up services for patients seeking implantable hearing devices.
• Identify the communication needs of patients.
• Counsel and instruct patients in techniques to effectively manage hearing impairment, referring patients for additional medical or educational services as needed.
• Plan and conduct treatment programs (hearing and balance) for patients, consulting with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel as necessary.
• Recommend and fit earmolds, hearing aids, and assistive devices according to patients' needs and nature of impairment, providing and documenting appropriate follow-up support.
• Counsel patients regarding hearing conservation and dispense hearing protection devices as appropriate.
• Administer balance and falls risk evaluations.
• Analyze results and report findings to the requesting physician.
• Use effective interpersonal communication techniques.
• Communicate technical information regarding hearing or balance related topics to physicians and other professional
• Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, coworkers, patients and vendors.
• Provide direct patient care and student supervision for approximately 75% of workload.
• Assume responsibility for a given patient's care as necessary when the audiologist-of-record cannot be reached.
• Reviews records and charts, as needed, and directs distribution of documents for referrals and records requests in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attends to other patient care functions and responsibilities as assigned or necessary for the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Provides clinical supervision of AuD students within the Pacific EarClinic, as scheduled.
• Provides and oversees opportunities for prospective students to observe within the Pacific EarClinic in compliance with HIPAA regulations at the discretion of the clinic director.
• Assists with teaching of clinical aspects of doctoral audiology education, both didactic and experiential, as requested.
• Attends to other educational/supervisory functions and responsibilities as assigned or necessary for the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Engages with other programs and faculty of the College of Health Professions for interprofessional opportunities in clinical service provision.
• Facilitates community partnerships and relationships that further clinical service and serves as a liaison between the Pacific EarClinic and the audiology practice community.
• Serves on clinic, school, college, and university committees and work groups as assigned and/or as appropriate to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Attends to other university functions and responsibilities as assigned or necessary for the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level