Audiologist (33075) at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center

Town of Amherst, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

88260.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audiology Procedures, Patient Counseling, Hearing Evaluations, Hearing Aid Fittings, Aural Rehabilitation, Interpersonal Skills, Auditory System Knowledge, Testing Equipment Experience, Report Writing, Quality Assurance, Patient Relationship Management, Ethics Adherence, Judgment, Communication Skills, Functional Communication, Treatment Planning

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Job Details Job Location: Amherst site - Amherst, NY 14221 Position Type: Full Time or Part Time, 12 Month Salary Range: $70,021.22 - $88,260.69 Salary Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is seeking a full time or part time Audiologist to join our team! A flexible, part time position is available at our Amherst clinic. Full time hours are also available starting at 32.5 hours a week, but may include travel to another BHSC clinic. The BHSC Audiology clinic is a medically-minded, pediatrics heavy practice. The Audiologist is responsible for evaluating a full range of diagnostics including newborn hearing screening follow up. BHSC provides a generous PTO package and flexible scheduling. Employment with BHSC also counts towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! Job Summary: The Audiologist evaluates an individual's hearing to determine if a hearing impairment exists, and if so, the nature and extent of the impairment. Non-medical rehabilitation of an individual's hearing impairment is also provided by an audiologist through hearing aid evaluation and selection, speech reading training and auditory training. Prevention of hearing impairment is provided by an audiologist through hearing conservation. Essential Functions: Interviews patients to obtain history information related to hearing problems and to functional communication Administers audiology procedures (hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, etc.) utilizing professional judgment in the selection of an appropriate test battery Formulates and administers a treatment plan, which may include aural rehabilitation Counsels and instructs the patient regarding evaluation results and treatment Writes reports and maintains patient records Participates in staff meetings arranged by the Supervisor of Audiology or the Director of Clinical Services. Represents Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center in the community at invited events such as health fairs, open houses, senior citizen center activities and nursing home activities, etc. Participates in the Center's Quality Assurance Program Any other duty as requested by you supervisor Skills: Experience with sophisticated testing equipment, accurate administration of testing procedures, appropriate interpretation of test results, able to generate a treatment plan based on the findings and patient counseling and instruction. Thorough knowledge of the auditory system and its disorders, audio logical procedures, techniques and management Excellent interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining patient relationships Adherence to the Code of Ethics established by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association Sound judgment Minimum Degree Required: Degree from accredited university in Audiology Required License/ Registration/ Certification: New York State License in Audiology New York State License in Hearing Aid Dispensing Physical Requirements: Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements. Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Audiologist evaluates hearing impairments and formulates treatment plans, including rehabilitation. They also counsel patients on evaluation results and maintain patient records.