Audiologist

Position Summary

The Audiologist is responsible for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of people with hearing loss.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Establish rapport with a primarily adult and geriatric patient population through effective counseling and recommendation for treatment to improve their communication abilities and quality of life.

Dispense appropriate hearing aids, accessories, and assistive listening devices to meet patient’s needs and provide realistic expectations to ensure patient success.

• Communicate with audiology team to maintain patient flow within the clinic.
• Provide services related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss. To include but not limited to:
• Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations
• Immittance Testing: Tympanometry, Acoustic Reflexes, Decay, Otoacoustic Emissions
• Hearing Aid Consultations
• Hearing Aid Maintenance: Cleaning, Repair, Reprogramming
• Hearing aid Verification and Validation through Real Ear Measurements
• Recommends Assistive Listening Technology & Custom Hearing Protection when warranted
• Support & Contribute to Department Marketing Initiatives
• Bill and Code services rendered

Position/Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and core hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Travel: Travel to Sun City Center office required.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years of experience practicing
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Audiology from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Audiology or ability to maintain Board Certification upon hiring through the American Board of Audiology
• Current Audiology License in state of Florida, OR ability to obtain FL licensure before start date
• Experience with Counsel Ear and third party programs preferred
• Experience with and knowledge of multiple manufacturer hearing aids and fitting software.
• Skills and Abilities

Ability to Work Independently

Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse customer colleague, and vendor population.

Interdisciplinary treatment planning when warranted, with patient primary care and referring physicians.