Otolaryngology (ENT)-Audiologist-FT

Job Title ENT Clinical Audiologist Job Description Responsible for evaluating and treating hearing disorders in ENT setting in a multispecialty clinic. Provides a full range of diagnostic, consultative, and rehabilitative audiology services to patients and families. Counsels patients for hearing aids and fitting of device. Working Conditions   Frequent exposure to communicable diseases common to a clinic setting. Required to work quickly and accurately. Occasionally required the full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.     Job Responsibilities Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests to determine nature, degree, and type of hearing problems.   Consults with patients on the nature of hearing loss and communicative problems. Develops individualized treatment programs. Conducts follow-up to determine patient progress. Modifies therapy program.   Interprets results and dictates reports for medical records. Consults with other medical professionals.   Plans and directs treatment programs to restore patient hearing.   Instructs patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures.   Performs hearing aid evaluations and dispenses hearing aids.   Makes referrals for further diagnostic evaluation and therapy and/or treatment.   Collects data and prepares reports. Maintains patient statistics.       Maintains unit in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition.   Attends required meetings.   Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.   Maintains patient confidentiality.   Performs related work as required.   Implement awareness to community of services for hearing aids and special audiology services offered by the clinic.   Required Skills, knowledge and abilities   Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of testing and diagnostic equipment, disorders, and patient prognosis to establish a treatment plan. Ability to present explanatory or interpretive information about the treatment program. Ability to motivate patients to participate in treatment program. Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and prepare recommendations regarding problems. Ability to teach patients effective hearing techniques. Ability to write reports and document patient’s progress. Ability to operate audiology equipment. Cochlear Implant experience or interest preferred   Education/Experience Requirements - Doctorate in Audiology - 1 year, preferably -Eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. MMC Vision, Mission, and Values Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.   Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.   Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission. A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system Responsive to patient and community needs Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care Professional, ethical and socially responsible Team-oriented management and leadership A positive, open and responsive work setting