Pediatric Audiologist - Outpatient Diagnostics and Hearing Aids

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Organization: Pediatric Audiology Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability independently. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. Increases the visibility of the department and profession through activities that occur in, at least, the state and region. Pediatric Audiologist - Outpatient Diagnostics, Hearing Aids and Bone Conduction Devices Location: Main Campus - Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (ENT Clinic) and Medical Center East | Nashville, TN Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 hours/week | No weekends or holidays Travel: Majority of time on main campus; occasional assignment to regional outpatient satellite clinics based on clinic needs. About Vanderbilt Health Be part of an organization redefining what's possible in healthcare. Vanderbilt Health is home to one of the nation's largest transplant centers and continues to set records for life-saving care and clinical innovation. Through groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to patient outcomes, Vanderbilt Health is transforming lives every day. About Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a freestanding children's hospital on Vanderbilt University Medical Center's main campus and a regional referral center for infants and children across Middle Tennessee and the Southeast. The hospital is consistently recognized among the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and is home to specialized pediatric services supported by Vanderbilt's strong clinical, research, and education infrastructure. About the Division of Pediatric Audiology The Division of Pediatric Audiology provides comprehensive pediatric hearing care across 5 clinical sites (main campus and regional locations), with closely integrated partnerships with Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT). Our care model emphasizes timely and accurate diagnosis, rapid access to appropriate technology and intervention, and family-centered care for children and caregivers. We are a large, collaborative team that includes 23 pediatric audiologists supported by clinical leaders, along with technical and newborn hearing screening support. We also support clinical education in partnership with Vanderbilt University's #1-ranked Au.D. program (U.S. News & World Report). Job Summary We are seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Audiologist to provide comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiology, hearing aid, and bone conduction device services primarily on the main campus, based in Monroe Carell's Doctor Office Tower (ENT Clinic) and Medical Center East (adjacent). This role supports infants, children, and adolescents through the outpatient diagnostic and hearing aid journey, from evaluation to counseling, fitting/verification, and follow-up care. You'll work alongside nationally recognized pediatric otolaryngology specialists to diagnose hearing disorders, fit hearing aids, and support children through every stage of hearing development. This position is ideal for an audiologist who enjoys a high-impact pediatric outpatient environment, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and wants to build deep expertise in pediatric diagnostics and amplification. Cochlear implant care and vestibular services are provided by dedicated specialty teams; you will refer patients to those teams when needed. What You'll Do Perform comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiologic evaluations, selecting age- and developmentally appropriate test methods. Conduct testing including: Natural-sleep Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing Behavioral audiometry (developmentally appropriate approaches) Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) Tympanometry Acoustic reflexes/middle ear muscle reflexes Speech audiometry Provide comprehensive pediatric hearing aid services, including: Amplification counseling and technology selection Hearing aid and bone conduction device consults and fittings Verification and follow-up care, troubleshooting, and family education Collaborate closely with Pediatric ENT and other partners to support timely diagnosis, technology access, and intervention. Document findings, recommendations, and follow-up plans in the medical record. Support outpatient coverage needs across Vanderbilt's network of clinics as assigned, with primary assignment on the main campus. Learning Health System & Continuous Improvement Our team embraces the principles of a learning healthcare system. In this role, you will be expected to: Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities to improve access, diagnostic accuracy, and time-to-intervention. Participate in piloting and implementing new workflows, tools, and procedures that improve patient and family outcomes. Share lessons learned with colleagues and trainees to strengthen system-wide practice. Clinical Teaching & Supervision As part of Vanderbilt's academic mission, audiologists mentor and supervise Au.D. students affiliated with Vanderbilt University. After onboarding, training in clinical education, and approximately one year in the role, you will be expected to provide clinical supervision and contribute to a supportive learning environment for trainees. Required Qualifications Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program. Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure. Preferred Qualifications Prior pediatric audiology experience (outpatient diagnostics and amplification). Experience fitting pediatric hearing aids and/or bone conduction devices. Interest in family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration. New Graduates Welcome New graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a pediatric-focused externship/fourth-year placement, including exposure to natural-sleep ABR, pediatric behavioral testing, and pediatric amplification, will be considered. Experienced pediatric audiologists are preferred. Why Choose Vanderbilt Health? Day-One Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Free Continuing Education - Department-sponsored educational offerings and clinical development opportunities. Collaborative Team Environment - Partner with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals. Patient-First Culture - Deliver exceptional care in an environment that values quality outcomes and individualized treatment. Nationally Recognized Excellence - Join a health system known for innovation, research, and world-class patient care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral. Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern. Completes documentation in a timely manner. Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community. Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Audiology Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates proficient in knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing. The incumbent is considered within the Division and local professional community as a resource person in at least one area of clinical audiology. Audiology Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Includes objectives based on the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family are not deriving benefit. Identifies and recommends additional/alternative services. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others. Is aware of, and uses PRN, standardized outcome measures to quantify treatment efficacy. Audiology Patient Education (Intermediate): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of counseling methods. Promotes public awareness and prevention of communicative and related disorders through local, and regional presentations to patient groups (e.g. American Tinnitus Association, Vestibular Disorders Association etc). Generates measurable improvement in understanding and quality of life of patients and their families. Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:— Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.— Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.— Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:— Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.— Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.— Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality:— Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.— Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. — Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively:— Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.— Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.— Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:— Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.— Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.— Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Doctorate This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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