Audiologist (AuD) - Pediatric Inpatient Diagnostics

Audiologist - Pediatric Inpatient Diagnostics

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Audiologist to join our Pediatric Audiology team providing specialized inpatient diagnostic and amplification services for infants and children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Home to Vanderbilt University's #1-ranked Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program, Vanderbilt is recognized nationally for excellence in audiology education, clinical care, and innovation.

Join a collaborative team of 23 Pediatric Audiologists dedicated to advancing pediatric hearing healthcare through clinical excellence, education, mentorship, and family-centered care. Serving children from across Tennessee and the Southeast, our program provides opportunities to work with complex cases, cutting-edge technology, and highly specialized patient populations.

This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in diagnostic ABR testing, NICU hearing assessment, inpatient pediatric audiology, and infant amplification services while caring for medically complex patients in a nationally recognized children's hospital.

Whether you're an experienced pediatric audiologist or a new graduate with strong ABR training, you'll find mentorship, professional growth, and meaningful opportunities to impact the lives of children and families.

Why Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology?

• Home to the nation's #1-ranked Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program
• Team of 23 Pediatric Audiologists
• One of the region's leading pediatric hearing healthcare programs
• Specialized expertise across pediatric diagnostics, amplification, inpatient care, cochlear implants, and vestibular services
• Opportunities to mentor future audiologists and contribute to Vanderbilt's academic mission
• Collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on Day One

What You'll Do

As an inpatient Pediatric Audiologist, you'll provide diagnostic and amplification services for infants and children across Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing in the operating room, sedation suite, and NICU
• Conducting physiologic testing including Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs), tympanometry, and acoustic reflex measures
• Providing bedside audiologic assessments in critical care environments, including PICU consultations
• Supporting hearing aid and amplification services for infants identified with hearing loss
• Counseling families and coordinating follow-up care
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to support timely diagnosis and intervention
• Documenting findings, recommendations, and care plans within the electronic medical record

A Unique Practice Opportunity

Unlike traditional outpatient roles, this position focuses on hospital-based pediatric diagnostics and care for medically complex infants and children.

You'll play a critical role in helping identify hearing loss during the earliest stages of development, providing advanced diagnostic assessment and coordinating timely access to intervention and amplification services when they matter most.

This role is ideal for audiologists who enjoy diagnostic problem-solving, inpatient care, and working within a highly specialized pediatric environment.

Clinical Teaching & Supervision

As part of Vanderbilt's academic mission, audiologists contribute to the education and development of future clinicians through mentorship and clinical supervision of Au.D. students affiliated with Vanderbilt University.

Following onboarding, completion of clinical educator training, and approximately one year in the role, you will be expected to provide clinical supervision and help cultivate a supportive learning environment for future audiologists.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program
• Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure
• Demonstrated competency in pediatric diagnostic audiology
• ABR competency

Preferred

• Experience in NICU, PICU, operating room, or sedation environments
• Experience providing pediatric amplification and hearing aid services
• Experience counseling families of infants with hearing loss

New graduates are encouraged to apply if they have completed a high-volume ABR-focused externship and can demonstrate readiness for an inpatient diagnostic role.

Why Nashville?

Nashville offers the best of both worlds: a thriving healthcare and academic community paired with a vibrant city known for its music, culture, food scene, and outdoor recreation. With no state income tax, diverse neighborhoods, a growing international airport, and easy access to lakes, parks, and hiking destinations, Nashville continues to attract professionals from across the country seeking both career opportunity and quality of life.

Make an Impact

Join Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology and help shape hearing outcomes for some of the most medically complex infants and children in the region while contributing to one of the nation's most respected audiology programs.

Apply today and build your career with Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology.