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Nashville, Tennessee

Audiologist Cochlear Implants (PRN)

AudiologistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 10m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Audiologist – Cochlear Implants (PRN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, disability, retirement, wellness)

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Audiologist – Cochlear Implants (PRN).

Key Responsibilities

The audiologist will perform intraoperative cochlear implant testing, conduct candidacy evaluations, and manage device activations and follow-up mappings for patients of all ages. Additionally, the role involves diagnostic hearing assessments, patient counseling, clinical teaching of graduate students, and participation in clinical research.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program and possess ASHA certification (CCC-A). At least one year of relevant work experience and prior experience with cochlear implant recipients are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Intraoperative testingDevice integrity evaluationCandidacy evaluationActivationFollow-up mappingHearing aid programmingDiagnostic hearing assessmentIEP collaborationCommunicationTeam collaboration

Audiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Audiologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About VUMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package (health, disability, retirement, wellness)