What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist position at Hearing and Balance Centers of West Tennessee?
Hearing and Balance Centers of West Tennessee, based out of our satellite location. The Jackson Hearing Center, 172 University Parkway, Jackson, TN our mission is to reignite the spark of life's genuine moments by enabling individuals to hear and engage fully in their surroundings. We understand that hearing loss isn't just a physical ailment—it's a barrier to relationships, experiences, and the essence of being human.
If you're ready to make a difference beyond the confines of traditional audiology, driven by the desire to touch lives and reshape futures, then we invite you to join us. Let's embark on a journey where each day brings the
Essential Functions:
- We conduct patient assessments and complete various hearing tests to assess the patient's hearing ability and degree of hearing loss.
- Based on the test results, audiologists diagnose the patient's hearing or balance disorders and discuss the findings with the patient.
- Counsel patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the potential impact of their condition on their daily lives.
- Once the hearing aids are selected and fitted, the audiologist programs and calibrates them according to the patient's unique hearing profile. They adjust settings to optimize sound quality and provide the best hearing experience.
- Perform in-house hearing aid maintenance or repair service with our manufacturer.
- Educating patients and their families on hearing conservation, communication strategies, and improving their quality of life despite hearing or balance issues.
Student Loan Assistance: Up to $1,000 per month towards student loan repayment, with maximum annual assistance of $12,000 to help you reduce your educational debt while advancing your career.
Qualifications/Requirement
- An Audiology Degree preferred, M.A., or M.S. degree considered.
- Strong diagnostic and hearing aid software/product experience is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow effective working relationships with diverse patients, colleagues, and vendor populations.
- Empathy and a genuine desire to help individuals with hearing impairment.
- Salary based on experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A self-starter with curiosity, creativity, and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with hearing aid manufacturers and technology.
Please DO NOT contact the practice directly regarding application status. If you are selected for the next step, HR will contact you directly via email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000