Director of Audiology at Kennedy Krieger Institute

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

149453.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Administrative Oversight, Training Program Management, Research Activities, Patient Care, Auditory-Evoked Potential Measurements, Audiological Evaluations, Newborn ABR Screenings, OAE Screenings, Hearing Aid Selection, Habilitative Therapeutic Interventions, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation Standards, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Curriculum Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Director of Audiology is responsible for the design, leadership, and operation of all clinical, administrative, training, and research activities within the Audiology Department. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of audiology services across the Institute, ensuring high-quality, effective, and compliant clinical care. The Director of Audiology maintains responsibility for daily departmental operations, including implementation, coordination, and supervision of clinical services, as well as collaboration with Institute leadership to establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, standards, and goals. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Director provides direct patient care by assessing and treating children with hearing differences. Principal Responsibilities Establishes the scope of audiology services within an interdisciplinary framework and provides oversight to ensure quality, effectiveness, and ethical practice across all Audiology services, including documentation, billing and coding, and standards of care. Oversees licensure, compensation, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, retention, competency assessment, and performance evaluation of Audiology staff. Provides comprehensive audiology services, including auditory-evoked potential measurements, audiological evaluations, newborn ABR and OAE screenings, hearing screenings, hearing aid selection and evaluations, and habilitative therapeutic interventions. Conducts Audiology evaluations, treatment, child and parent training, and ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation. Prepares, manages, and monitors the annual departmental budget and oversees policies and procedures related to clinical operations. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Institute quality improvement and innovation initiatives. Serves as an advocate and liaison for Audiology services with Institute leadership and key stakeholders. Participates in and/or leads Institute-wide and external committees and professional meetings. Oversees departmental facilities and equipment to promote efficiency, safety, health, and patient comfort. Contributes to the Institute’s Maternal-Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) program and participates in interdisciplinary core curriculum planning and instruction. Promotes and participates in interdisciplinary education and training within and outside the Institute. Oversees a high-quality training program for Audiology learners at all levels, including doctoral externs, and leads continuing education initiatives for Audiology staff. Develops and participates in professional training activities at the local, state, national, and international levels, including curriculum development, workshops, presentations, scholarly publications, and other academic contributions. Promotes and participates in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary research initiatives as an individual and as a department leader. Qualifications Must possess and maintain licensure to practice as an Audiologist in the State of Maryland. Must hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Education Doctoral degree (Au.D. or equivalent) from an accredited school of audiology is required. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Audiologist is required, including at least three (3) years of experience in each of the following areas: Direct clinical service Clinical supervision Training and education Administrative leadership Minimum pay range USD $83,483.00/Yr. Maximum pay range USD $149,453.00/Yr.

Responsibilities

The Director of Audiology is responsible for designing, leading, and operating all clinical, administrative, training, and research activities within the department, ensuring high-quality and compliant audiology services across the Institute. This role includes direct patient care for children with hearing differences alongside strategic operational oversight, policy establishment, and budget management.