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Proliance Surgeons
Kennewick, Washington

Audiologist

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$136k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Wednesday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Proliance Surgeons our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at proliancesurgeons.com. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!

Position Summary

The Audiologist provides direct patient care in the clinic setting and retail hearing aid center. Services include comprehensive diagnostic hearing testing and evaluation within the scope of state license, as well as consulting, fitting, dispensing and repair of hearing aids.

Schedule: Monday - Wednesday: 8a-5p

  • Thursday - Friday: 8a-12p
  • The clinic is also open to a part-time schedule, if this is more desirable for the applicant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care to pediatric thru elder patients within an Audiologist scope of practice.
  • Conduct hearing, OAE, VNG, VEMP and ECoG testing.
  • Guide patients thru process of hearing device selection and purchase agreements and do fitting and maintenance on hearing aids.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough patient records for services.
  • Document in the electronic record in a timely manner.
  • Choose appropriate ICD and CPT codes.
  • Collaborate with referring doctors as appropriate.
  • Stay current with their professional organizations as it relates to their practice.
  • Be informed of state–of-the-art equipment.
  • Maintain equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
  • Market and promote hearing aid center.
  • May assist in cochlear implant surgeries and provide follow up hearing services for these patients.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Education/Experience
  • BS/BA in related field

Au. D. required.

  • Licensed in the state of WA.
  • 3-5 years of clinical work experience.
  • ENT practice experience and/or retail hearing aid sales preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and work efficiently.
  • Working knowledge of an electronic medical record.
  • Ability to grasp new concepts and skills.
  • Honesty and integrity.

Patient and pleasant personality. Works well with all types of people.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team Player; interfaces well with staff, patients and providers.
  • Flexible.
  • Maintains professional demeanor.
  • Dependable.
  • Strong critical thinking skills and problem solver.
  • Organized.
  • Performs all duties with the optimal patient experience as the end goal.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Audiologist provides direct patient care, including diagnostic hearing evaluations and the fitting, dispensing, and maintenance of hearing aids. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with referring physicians, and promoting the hearing aid center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree and possess a valid Washington State license. A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience is required, with preference given to those with ENT practice or retail hearing aid sales backgrounds.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hearing aid fittingHearing aid dispensingHearing aid repairProblem solvingICD codingCPT codingClinical documentationTeam collaborationPediatric audiology

Audiology Career Context

Of the 40 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Proliance Surgeons holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 31 active listings.

Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$106k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Audiologist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 12 employers

4
<$110k
9
$110k-140k
2
$140k-170k
5
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
38%
Sign-on bonus
23%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Audiologist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$129k-$180k
#2

Audiologist II, Burlingame

Sutter Health · Burlingame, California

$129k-$180k
#3

Audiologist II, Palo Alto

$129k-$180k
#4

Audiologist II, Santa Clara

$129k-$180k
+ 18 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 585 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kennewick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,676/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Proliance Surgeons

Medical Practices
Seattle, WA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Coverage
401k with Match
Profit Share
PTO