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Organization: Audiology - Adult Hearing Aids
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Audiologist to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and improve their quality of life. The Audiologists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have consistently reported that their team members and patients are the best parts of their job! This team is composed of dedicated professionals excited to collaborate on even the most challenging cases. At VUMC, we provide our audiologist an environment where it is easy to collaborate with professionals in multiple disciplines, ultimately providing comprehensive care to all of our patients. This role is responsible for evaluating, treating and counseling patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
- Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
- Completes documentation in a timely manner.
- Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
- Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
- All providers participate in work at existing or new satellite clinic locations.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) from an accredited program, preferred.
- Valid TN state license as an audiologist or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
- Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Minimum of 1 year of relative experience.
Technical Capabilities:
- Audiology Patient Education (Novice): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient.
- Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol.
- Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family.
- Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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