Audiologist

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Audiologist
East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie, Louisiana

Full-Time

At East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) , part of LCMC Health , we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing clinical excellence across the region. We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Audiologist to join our growing team and provide comprehensive hearing and balance services while collaborating closely with our ENT and Neuroscience specialists.

This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a multidisciplinary environment supporting patients across the continuum of hearing healthcare, from diagnostic evaluations and hearing aid services to cochlear implant coordination and surgical planning.

What You'll Do

As an Audiologist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and provide rehabilitative services for patients experiencing hearing and balance disorders. You will work collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams to develop treatment plans that improve patients' quality of life.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive audiologic assessments and diagnostic hearing evaluations.
• Analyze test results and recommend appropriate treatment options and hearing solutions.
• Provide evaluation, therapy, and aural rehabilitation services for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
• Counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss, treatment plans, hearing conservation, and amplification options.
• Fit, program, dispense, and troubleshoot hearing aids and related hearing devices.
• Coordinate audiometric findings with physicians to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Conduct cochlear implant evaluations, coordination, and follow-up care.
• Provide neural telemetry testing in the operating room when clinically indicated.
• Support diagnostic evaluations that aid surgical decision-making and procedural planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Perform routine biological calibration and maintenance of audiology equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards including Joint Commission, ASHA, OSHA, CARF, and ADA requirements.

About the Practice

Audiology services at EJGH provide essential diagnostic and clinical support for both our ENT/Otolaryngology and Neuroscience programs, including:

• Comprehensive hearing evaluations and advanced diagnostic testing
• Hearing-related clinical services and long-term patient management
• Cochlear implant evaluations, programming coordination, and follow-up care
• Support for otolaryngology and neurotology patient pathways
• Diagnostic assessments supporting surgical planning and treatment decisions

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
• Minimum of six (6) months of Audiologist experience preferred
• Experience in diagnostic audiology, hearing aid management, and patient counseling preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Current Louisiana Audiology License or eligibility for licensure through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)
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