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UNIV - Open Rank - Cochlear Implant Audiologist - Department of Otolaryngology

AudiologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist specializing in adult and pediatric cochlear implants (Cis).

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2500 patients with cochlear implants, and we implant more than 200 devices yearly.

In addition, we have very active, NIH-funded hearing and cochlear implant research programs.

  • Entity
  • Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Faculty
  • Cost Center
  • CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC
  • Pay Rate Type

Salary

  • Pay Grade
  • University-00

Pay Range

  • 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Cochlear Implant Audiologist

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist specializing in adult and pediatric cochlear implants (Cis).

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2500 patients with cochlear implants, and we implant more than 200 devices yearly.

In addition, we have very active, NIH-funded hearing and cochlear implant research programs.

The Department of Otolaryngology includes six Otologists, six Pediatric Otolaryngologists and 25 audiologists. Cochlear implant services are provided at the main campus of MUSC in downtown Charleston as well as satellite locations.

Responsibilities include providing diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services for the cochlear implant population including cochlear implant candidacy determination, intra-operative testing, and post-operative programming and routine management of hearing aid patients. The audiologist is also expected to help teach Otolaryngology residents and supervise AuD students.

  • Salary is dependent on a candidate’s qualifications.
  • Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to:
  • Kara Leyzac, AuD, PhD and Ted McRackan, MD, MSCR
  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Department of Otolaryngology – HNS
  • 135 Rutledge Avenue, MSC 550
  • Charleston, SC 29425
  • (843) 792-9928 mcrackan@musc.edu and leyzac@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions.

(Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

(Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities.

(Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: uscis.gov

Key Responsibilities

The audiologist will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for cochlear implant patients, including candidacy determination and post-operative programming. Additionally, the role involves teaching Otolaryngology residents and supervising AuD students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD) and possess relevant clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants. Appropriate professional certification and licensure are required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic AudiologyHearing Aid ManagementClinical TeachingStudent SupervisionPatient CarePediatric AudiologyAdult Audiology

Audiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 16% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAudiology median $95k (middle half $79k–$108k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in South Carolina12 active596 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 16% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Audiology pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Audiologist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
13
<$95k
3
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
71%
Loan repayment
54%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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CQ Partners · Towson, Maryland

$80k-$150k
#2

Clinical Audiologist - Orange Park, Florida - Full Time

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$117k-$143k
#3

Audiologist

$43.09-$66.47/hr
#4

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$80k-$130k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Audiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 598 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.