Audiologist

Description

Chattanooga Based Audiologist

Ready to make a lasting impact in a nonprofit environment?

The Speech & Hearing Center is looking for an audiologist who will be responsible for diagnostic hearing evaluations, as well as hearing aid dispensing and follow-up care.


Qualifications:

• Au.D. or Master's degree in audiology
• ASHA certificate of clinical competence
• Current hearing aid dispensing and audiology licensure
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including strong customer service mindset
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office business suite
• Proficiency with variety of hearing aid manufacturer software and hardware
• Proven track record in hearing aid sales
• Connection to the mission of serving those with hearing and/or communication disorders

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations.
• Conduct vestibular and balance assessments for patients across the lifespan, as appropriate
• Analyze test findings and make recommendations based on the customer's needs.
• Maintains accurate patient records noting appropriate background information, responses and progress.
• Provides written reports and progress notes and identifies differential diagnosis.
• Recommend and dispense assistive listening and hearing solutions
• Educate patients in how to use and maintain the hearing aid devices, provide demonstrations and information
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Educate and support patients and families regarding hearing health, hearing loss, balance disorders, and next steps in care
• Make follow-up calls to patients to ensure satisfaction with their assistive listening and hearing device
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate effectively with management and support team as well as partner organizations

Core Values/Ethical Conduct:

• The ability to consistently model our Core Values of Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork
• The ability to interact with staff, clients, management, community partners and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
• The ability to create and embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem solving with an eye to improve services and delivery methods.
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, clients, management, funders and community partners.
• The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful with use of resources and time.
• The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.

Working Here:

We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. Our commitment to our full-time staff includes the following benefits:

• A competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on paid services

Our culture is important and we've included it in our strategic plan by creating goals which include creating a culture of belonging where everyone has what they need to succeed and thrive and investing in developing the next generation of leaders. Join us in our mission to create a community of lifelong independence, where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured. Together, we can make a difference.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.