Audiologist

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $43.43 - $47.53 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• Bonus (If Eligible)
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

BASIC FUNCTION: The Audiologist will provide diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative audiological services to patients of all ages, working closely with our onsite Otolaryngologist. They will administer and interpret a variety of audiological tests, such as air and bone conduction, speech reception, and discrimination tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops/evaluates a treatment plan, and establishes goals for each patient.
• Monitors progress of recommendations and treatment plans and reassesses as appropriate.
• Calibrates equipment, prepares related reports, and maintains the audiological suite, materials, and supplies.
• Communicates with patient and family and provides counseling when appropriate.
• Provides case management services and makes client referrals to other social or health service agencies.
• Writes evaluation reports and daily progress notes on a timely basis.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in field of audiology.
• Prepares and presents in-service education to staff and the community.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring the department’s quality assurance program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate from an accredited audiology program or Masters from an accredited audiology program.
• Certified or certification eligible by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Must have current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an Audiologist working with primary care or internal medicine.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.