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Title: Senior Audiologist I

Org Unit: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $105,100.00 - $117,550.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Identifies and evaluates patients with impaired hearing and balance or with hearing disorders and provides appropriate habilitation/rehabilitation. This role is also responsible for supervising students and participates in professional and community activities. In addition, this role will be involved in program development and will be responsible for professional presentations and publications.

Job Responsibilities

+ Administers tests of hearing, middle ear function to determine type and degree of impairment.

+ Administers tests for balance and performs exams using electrophysiology for neuroaudiologic assessment.

+ Evaluates hearing test results and patient’s medical or background information to determine hearing impairment and treatment.

+ Counsels and instructs patients in options to improve communication function.

+ Provides assessment for amplification devices, including cochear implants and hearing aid devices.

+ Plans and conducts hearing loss prevention and treatment programs.

+ Records and maintains reports of hearing research or treatments.

+ Fits hearing aids and manages patient use of amplification.

+ Refers patients to additional medical or educational services if needed.

+ Conducts or directs research and reports findings on hearing topics to develop procedures, technology, or treatments.

+ Advises educators or other medical staff on hearing topics.

+ Manages Audiology student activities in the department as part of their core placement.

+ Works to ensure that the Audiologist I’s are effectively utilizing their mentoring skills to the students under their tutelage.

+ Participates in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing disorder treatment methods or technology.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

+ Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a clinical audiologist

Evidence of leadership skills

Evidence of supervising Audiology students

Evidence of supervision education

Evidence of research presentations and publications

Participation in professional committees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to communicate well with their patients, despite potential hearing issues

+ Compassion and patience to make a patient feel comfortable

+ Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

+ Detail oriented with excellent record keeping skills

+ Maintains continuing education license and certification requirement.

Licenses and Certifications

+ Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

+ NYS Audiology license

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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