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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

Audiologist

AudiologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

WakeMed ENT is seeking an experienced Audiologist to join our growing specialty practice. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and improving the quality of life for patients with hearing and balance disorders.

The Audiologist is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, balance disorders, and other auditory-related conditions. This role provides evidence-based audiologic care across the continuum of care, including diagnostic testing, counseling, rehabilitation, and follow-up services

What You'll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive audiologic and vestibular evaluations utilizing established diagnostic protocols.
  • Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with hearing, balance, and related auditory disorders.
  • Provide hearing aid evaluations, fittings, programming, verification, troubleshooting, and follow-up care.
  • Educate and counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss, treatment options, and hearing conservation.
  • Design and implement habilitation and rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient documentation and clinical records.
  • Collaborate with ENT physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and treatment recommendations.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support practice goals and operational excellence.
  • Stay current with advancements in audiology through continuing education and professional development.

Who We Are Looking For

Demonstrate strong diagnostic skills in the evaluation and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and vestibular disorders.

  • Have experience with hearing aid evaluations, fittings, programming, and follow-up care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provide compassionate counseling and education that empowers patients to make informed decisions about their hearing healthcare.
  • Are detail-oriented and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
  • Embrace a team-first mindset and contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.
  • Exhibit professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning and clinical excellence.

Align with the Wake Way to Excellence by putting patients first, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the mission and values of WakeMed.

If you're seeking an opportunity to work alongside a highly respected team of ENT specialists while making a meaningful impact on patients' quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Audiologist Required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Required

Education

Doctorate Audiology Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Audiology Preferred Clinical - Neurodiagnostics Preferred

Key Responsibilities

The Audiologist will conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with hearing, balance, and auditory disorders. They will also provide hearing aid services, patient counseling, and collaborate with ENT specialists to coordinate care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Audiology and possess a valid Audiologist license along with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology. At least two years of clinical experience in audiology is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Audiologic evaluationVestibular evaluationHearing aid fittingHearing aid programmingRehabilitation planningInterdisciplinary collaborationTinnitus managementBalance disorder treatmentEvidence-based practicePatient education

Audiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 20% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Audiologist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 16 employers

10
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
65% this job
Loan repayment
50%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist - Towson, MD

CQ Partners · Towson, Maryland

$80k-$150k
#2

Clinical Audiologist - Orange Park, Florida - Full Time

Commonwealth Medical Services · Orange Park, Florida

$117k-$143k
#3

Pediatric Audiologist

$43.09-$66.47/hr
#4

Audiologist

$43.09-$66.47/hr
+ 27 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 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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