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Worcester, Massachusetts

Audiologist - Per Diem

AudiologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$73k-$130k

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

New Grad encouraged to apply!

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.

Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

Diagnosis & Assessment: Conduct hearing exams (audiograms) and other tests such as video nystagmography (VNG) and Video Head Impulse Test (vHit) for pediatric and adult patients to identify the type and severity of hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus

  • Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans, which can include fitting
  • Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans, including the recommendation of appropriate amplification/assistive listening devices, tinnitus counseling, and/or review of communication strategies
  • Hearing Protection: Select and fit custom musician, swim, and sleep plugs

Case History and Report Writing: Obtain comprehensive case history through patient interview and/or review of medical records and prepare a written report of each visit to document patient care

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Audiology or Master’s in Audiology

  • Certified or certification eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
  • State of Massachusetts license in audiology

Preferred Qualifications

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • New Grad encouraged to apply
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • 3+ years of professional experience working with the hearing impaired of various age

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The audiologist will conduct hearing exams and balance disorder tests for pediatric and adult patients to identify hearing loss. They are also responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and documenting patient care through comprehensive reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Audiology or Master's in audiology and possess a valid Massachusetts license. Certification or eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hearing protection fitting

Audiology Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 40 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 23% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Audiologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 1.5
Below most Audiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 559 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution