Audiologist Staff I

Pediatric Audiologist Staff I

Nemours is seeking a Pediatric Audiologist Staff I (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

Work Schedule: 32 hours per week

Location is Nemours Children's Hospital with coverage at satellite clinic locations as needed.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout.

Provides comprehensive audiometric pediatric services including hearing evaluations, patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, patient/parent/caretaker education, communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate with the guidelines designated by the department and Nemours Children's Hospital. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.

• Clinical responsibilities will be to administer age-appropriate audiological pediatric evaluations including middle ear analysis, otoacoustic emissions, VRA, CPA and traditional behavioral threshold evaluations in accordance with established protocols with appropriate counseling regarding evaluation results and recommendations for treatment, intervention, follow-up, and referral.
• Clinical responsibilities include hearing aid evaluations, BAHA evaluations, cochlear implant evaluation, selection, programming, dispensing, electroacoustic/behavioral verification, follow-up, orientation, and counseling. Additional responsibilities include earmold impressions, modifications, troubleshooting, in-office repairs and recommending/fitting assistive listening devices.
• Clinical responsibilities include sedated and non-sedated Auditory Evoked Potentials.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates, pediatrics and adolescents for both inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Audiological monitoring of patients exposed to ototoxic drugs in hematology, oncology, and nephrology with appropriate follow-up.
• Administer auditory processing and evaluations as appropriate.
• Evaluates patients for hearing difficulties, impairments and makes appropriate recommendations to physicians, families, schools, and community agencies for follow-up care.
• Independently provides and coordinates age-appropriate treatment plans and treatment in routine patient care situations.
• Independently provides and coordinates age-appropriate treatment plans. Consults with other services, families and outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, therapy, etc.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Consults with other services, families and outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, transition of care etc.
• Maintain appropriate state licensure, certification and continuing education as required.
• Maintains high professional standards of conduct and adheres to Customer Service Standards of Performance.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy, JCAHO, and CARF standards.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Audiology or its equivalent from an accredited university required (Audiologists graduating prior to 2007 may hold a Master's Degree in Audiology).
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in clinical audiology, preferably in pediatrics, to include internship and externship placements.
• Must hold or be eligible for Florida State License to practice Audiology.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (AAA, ASHA, Florida Academy of Audiology etc.), preferred.
• Familiarity with assessment scales and instrument, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric populations.
• Clinical internship in pediatrics preferred.
• Experience with physically and or mentally challenged populations preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong electrophysiological background including ABR, VEMP and VNG testing.