Audiologist, Diagnostic Vestibular (PRN)

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Organization

Audiology - Adult Hearing Aids

Job Summary

Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance.

Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives..

Audiologist, Diagnostic Vestibular (PRN)

Location: Vanderbilt Health Outpatient Clinics, Greater Nashville Area Schedule: PRN | Flexible Hours | No Weekends or Holidays

Advance Your Audiology Career with Vanderbilt Health

Are you a passionate Audiologist looking for a flexible opportunity to practice at the top of your profession while maintaining work-life balance? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a PRN Diagnostic Vestibular Audiologist to join our nationally recognized audiology team supporting outpatient clinics throughout the Greater Nashville area.

In this role, you'll perform advanced diagnostic audiology and vestibular testing, collaborate with leading ENT physicians and multidisciplinary specialists, and help patients find answers to hearing and balance concerns.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current practice, maintain clinical skills, or enjoy a more flexible schedule, this opportunity offers meaningful patient care without the demands of weekends or holidays.

What You'll Do

As a valued member of our audiology team, you will:

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations including pure-tone audiometry, speech testing, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing

• Conduct specialized vestibular and balance assessments for patients experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and other balance disorders

• Partner closely with otolaryngologists (ENT physicians) and interdisciplinary providers to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning

• Educate patients and families regarding hearing loss, vestibular disorders, treatment options, and follow-up care

• Document findings thoroughly while maintaining the highest standards of clinical quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Why Audiologists Choose Vanderbilt Health

• Flexible PRN scheduling that supports your lifestyle and professional goals

• No weekends or holidays

• Opportunity to practice within a leading academic health system known for innovation and clinical excellence

• Diverse caseload featuring both diagnostic audiology and vestibular disorders

• Access to advanced audiologic and vestibular testing technology

• Collaborative environment with highly respected audiologists, ENT specialists, and healthcare professionals

• Meaningful opportunities to improve the lives of patients struggling with hearing and balance concerns

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.) or Master's Degree in Audiology

• Current Tennessee Audiology License

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or ABA

Certification

• Experience with diagnostic audiology and vestibular testing preferred

• Strong communication skills with a commitment to exceptional patient care

About Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, dedicated to advancing healthcare through excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our audiology team is committed to delivering comprehensive hearing and balance services using advanced technology, evidence-based practice, and a patient-first approach.

If you're seeking a PRN Audiologist job in Nashville where you can provide expert diagnostic audiology and vestibular care while enjoying exceptional flexibility, we invite you to apply and discover the Vanderbilt Health difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing.
• Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family is/are not receiving benefit. Incorporates educational needs for patient and family. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others.
• Audiology Patient Education (Novice): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process.

Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods.

• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.

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Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:

Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.

Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively:

Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality:

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate oppo