Advanced Practice Provider- Clinical Audiologist

Clinical audiologist will be expected to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for patients that may be unique to an academic medical center with an active otology/neurotology practice; hearing aid evaluation, programming, fitting, repair, follow-up and patient management; and comprehensive cochlear implant evaluation, programming, follow-up and patient management. Previous medical center experience and/or cochlear implant experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides routine and specialized auditory assessment of patients referred to the Audiology Division and/or Vestibular & Balance Center by utilizing both behavioral and electrophysiological measures. Accurately analyzes and interprets results of all such testing, and makes appropriate recommendations for rehabilitation. Provides follow-up services as indicated, referring appropriately for ancillary needs. Responds to initial Hospital consults in compliance with departmental policy.
  
• Assesses patients’ candidacy for amplification, fits and dispenses hearing aids or other assistive listening devices. Counsels patients and their families in the use of the equipment. Performs hearing aid repairs on site when possible and promptly processes repairs which must be returned to the manufacturer. Provides hearing aid follow-up care.
  
• Consistently maintains records on all patients utilizing documentation guidelines as outlined by departmental policies and procedures (evaluation & follow-up reports, progress and summary notes, etc.) and does so in a timely manner. As an UPG Professional Provider, consistently ensures that all duties related to scheduling, billing and statistics are completed promptly and accurately, maintaining accurate, organized patient files that document the services billed. Completes the routing of all encounter forms in a timely fashion, and adheres to all aspects of the Corporate Compliance Plan and the UPG Compliance Plans. Complies with Health System and UPG policies and procedures.
  
• (May) Provides supervision of graduate Audiology students, providing timely and insightful evaluation of clinical performance and timely reporting of evaluative comments.
  
• Participates in clinical research and departmental QI plan, and assists with special projects as requested.
  
• Maintains current state licensure and national certification, including Continuing Education requirements.
  
• Provides in-service training for audiologists and other health care professionals as required or requested by Assistant Audiology Director.
  

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES:

1. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.

a. Positive, professional demeanor is projected through verbal and non-verbal communications.

b. Information for patients and staff is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.

c. Interpersonal conflicts are resolved using appropriate methods and organizational resources, including but not limited to Employee Relations Services and Faculty Employee Assistance Program.

d. Diverse perspectives are acknowledged; language and behaviors are modeled that build inclusiveness in the work environment.

e. Ideas and suggestions are clearly communicated.

f. Clarification of communication is requested when appropriate.

2. Serves, manages and supports internal and external customers.

a. Privacy is maintained at all times for patient and employee information.

b. Actions are initiated to meet or exceed customer/co-workers expectations in delivering service by implementing the I Make the Difference philosophy (Ownership begins with me; Greet customers by making eye contact and smiling; Provide positive, professional and prompt responses, e.g. helping visitors find their way; Close every interaction with - Is there anything else I can do for you?).

c. Appropriate resources throughout the Organization are used consistently to meet customer needs.

d. Relationships with staff in other work areas are fostered to meet internal and external customer needs.

e. Positive working relationships with peers, management and customers are maintained at all times.

f. Organizational Mission and Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Excellence are evident in behaviors.

3. Participates in performance improvement activities.

a. Participation in Performance Improvement activities and initiatives is on-going.

b. Initiative is demonstrated to proactively diagnose and resolve problems.

c. Change is met with positive, supportive behavior.

4. Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.

a. Time off is scheduled to avoid disrupting workflow.

b. Help is offered to others to solve problems and complete tasks to facilitate communication and positive team dynamics.

c. Productive work habits are consistently displayed.

d. Accountability for actions and decisions is demonstrated in daily work.

e. Feedback is solicited and accepted in a positive manner.

f. Constructive input is offered to support the work unit.
Position Compensation Range: $63,939.20 - $102,294.40 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s Degree in Audiology (minimum)

Experience: 1 Year

Licensure: Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Skills: Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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