PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGIST (ON SITE)

Audiology Position

Possible temp to perm role. Possibility for extension/conversion at the end of the assignment, if business needs align.

Mandatory Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of licensed experience required
• PED preferred, not required
• Pediatric medical-based setting preferred, not required

Mandatory Education:

• Master's degree in audiology required
• PhD strongly preferred

Mandatory Licensure & Certifications:

• Audiology license (Pennsylvania) via Pennsylvania State Licensing Board upon hire required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) via American Speech-Language-Hearing Association upon hire required or Board Certification in Audiology via the American Board of Audiology upon hire required

Mandatory Please Confirm With The Candidate - Aware Of And Committed To:

• Positive attitude
• Communication
• Professional presentation

Submissions:

• Submission process
• Should you have access to Magnit VMS submit there and also email the following to name, email, cell, resume (attached to email), availability for 2 weeks (45 minute video interview via MS Teams), selling points

Schedule Notes:

• Locations mostly @ Buerger
• Buerger Center Ambulatory Care 3500 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA, 19104, US
• King Of Prussia Spec Care. 550 South Goddard Blvd. King Of Prussia. PA. 19406. US
• Schedule Dept is willing to entertain alternative schedules/arrangements/accommodate location preference case by case. Will consider case by case candidates who can only work part time hours. No 4x10s.
• Full time ideal need 8:00-4:30 PM M-F onsite
• Floats between locations not same day, primarily Buerger (at least 3 days) & Kop (as needed, likely 2 days)
• Will entertain part time min 3 days per week.6 (24 hours)
• Will entertain per diem TBD

Distilled Chop Job Description:

Job Summary:

Outpatient 5-10 patients a day responsibilities include audiological assessment for children and providing education/instruction to patients, families, and other healthcare providers as appropriate, in the outpatient setting.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Functions:

• Patient care - evaluation: independently assesses hearing and/or vestibular function through the use of diagnostic tests and other appropriate procedures, in compliance with guidelines set by the department and regulating agencies.
• Documentation and communication: independently interprets test findings with prompt dissemination of results using professional oral and written communication.
• Aids physicians and other providers in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral and central auditory disorders.
• Counsels patients and families, as well as other professionals, regarding hearing loss and options for (re)habilitation including, but not limited to hearing technology, communication options and educational services through the use of outcomes measures and referrals to appropriate service providers.
• Transfer of care: facilitates transfer of care to a managing audiologist as appropriate.
• Communicates plan to patients and families.
• Ensures appropriate scheduling of follow-up visit and communicates with other staff as needed.
• Administration: maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the utilization/provision of services.
• Education/training and research: maintains competencies and knowledge of department policies and procedures, with the support of a clinical supervisor.
• Applies research to practice.