What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist- Audiology position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
The staff Audiologist evaluates the patient’s hearing, interprets diagnostic testing, explains results to parents and caregivers, recommends appropriate follow-up, dispenses hearing technology, and manages aural (re)habilitation. The Audiologist demonstrates competence defined in providing evidence-based age-appropriate care and services to patients from the age of birth to 18 years and selected adult patients.
Priority given to candidate with pediatric experience.
Location:
700 Children's DrColumbus, Ohio 43205**Candidate will work primarily at Main with clinic coverage potentially in Mansfield or Springfield 1X/week and Dublin perhaps 1X/week.**
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Responsibilities
• Provides evidence-based diagnostic evaluations to patients with varied medical complexity to determine type and degree of hearing sensitivity as well as site of lesion if applicable. • Recommends appropriate follow-up care including personal equipment technology when applicable (Hearing aid, Bone Conduction Devices and Cochlear Implants) and making appropriate referrals as needed to ensure a comprehensive care plan. • Educates on impact of hearing loss and importance of compliance with recommendations. • Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations and maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation. • Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development including participation in EBP. • Conducts audiology educational programs for hospital staff, students, licensed audiologists, audiology aides, and unlicensed personnel, supervising care provided.
Qualifications
Education Requirement: Doctorate of audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent (MA/MS with experience), preferred. Licensure Requirement: Must have a valid Ohio License in Audiology. Certifications: CPR certification must be received no later than 60 days post hire or 60 days post expiration. Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology certification from the American Academy of Audiology, preferred. Experience: Previous pediatric audiology experience or clinical affiliation in pediatrics, preferred. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
