Doctorate Audiologist

Overview The Audiologist-Doctorate position at Baptist Medical Group Otolaryngology Specialists involves providing comprehensive audiology services within a busy ENT practice. The role includes assessing the clinical status of patients by diagnosing, managing, and habilitating patients of all ages with auditory, vestibular, and related disorders to initiate a treatment process. Responsibilities Conduct and interpret a variety of tests, including hearing evaluations, to diagnose hearing and balance disorders Conduct audiometric evaluations and assessments Perform comprehensive audiological evaluations, including behavioral and physiological testing such as auditory brainstem evoked response (ABR), otoacoustic emissions (OAE), speech detection and recognition, auditory perception, and middle ear measures Administer balance function testing including VNG and EcochG Provide patient education and counseling regarding hearing health Support day-to-day clinic operations including schedule coordination, provision of unscheduled care, and maintenance of hearing technology inventory and equipment Asses the clinical status of the peripheral and central auditory and vestibular systems of neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients to initiate a treatment process Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, which may include recommending and fitting hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive listening devices Provide direct patient care by fitting and adjusting devices, counseling patients and families on hearing loss management, and providing education on prevention Provide surgeon with immediate feedback on cranial nerve function to assist in avoiding permanent neurofunctional deficits by using neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring Work with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and speech language pathologists, as well as medical students and residents, to coordinate patient care Utilize professional knowledge and communication skills to counsel patients/families regarding results of the assessment and strategies to facilitate recovery or adjustment to a communication disorder Employ screening procedures, identify at-risk populations, and intervene to minimize the impact on communication, development, or ability Collaborate with physicians, other professionals, and referral agencies to provide assessment results and recommend appropriate treatment or intervention Apply appropriate aural rehabilitation procedures to improve communication abilities of individuals with hearing loss Apply pharmacological knowledge to determine how medications may affect patient symptoms and test results Provide knowledge of business skills and governmental regulations for third‑party reimbursement related to audiological services and procedures Demonstrate leadership qualities that support and mentor the department and community Understand the role of imaging techniques in evaluating audio‑vestibular pathologies Share knowledge gained from professional development to foster growth among team members Implement and analyze quality improvement initiatives and share findings to improve clinical service delivery Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, and may be involved in billing and coding Complete assigned goals Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Doctor of Audiology Degree (AuD) Tennessee State License in Audiology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC‑A) Proficiency with audiometric equipment, software, and other medical technology Strong communication, counseling, and problem‑solving skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Memorial Health Care