What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Audiology Program position at White Plains Hospital?
Director, Audiology Program
Assessment and Identification
- Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus; interpret test results of behavioral and objective measures
- Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management
- Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and cochlear implants
- Evaluate and manage children and adults with central auditory processing disorders
- Screen speech-language, the use of sign language, and other factors affecting communication function for the purposes of audiologic evaluation and/or initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders
Management and Treatment
- Perform otoscopic examination of ear canals and ear drum, manage the removal of excessive cerumen
- Recommend and provide audiologic rehabilitation—including speech reading, communication management, language development, and auditory skill development
- Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus
- Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing loss
Administrative
- Develop professional and technical standards
- Demonstrate the value of audiologic services by measuring functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, and effectiveness of treatment
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required
- Doctor or Masters degree in Audiology required
- Active Audiology license in NY State
- 5-10 years of experience
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