UNIV - Open Rank - Cochlear Implant Audiologist - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description Summary The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist focusing on cochlear implants and hearing aids. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants, hearing aids and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2000 patients with cochlear implants, and we implant more than 200 devices yearly. In addition, we have very active, NIH-funded hearing and cochlear implant research programs. Responsibilities Provide diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services for the cochlear implant and hearing aid programs including evaluations, cochlear implant candidacy determination, intra‑operative testing, and post‑operative programming and routine management of hearing aid patients. The audiologist is also expected to help teach Otolaryngology residents and supervise AuD students. Minimum Requirements Doctor of Audiology degree from accredited institution. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to reach in all directions. Possess good finger dexterity. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Salary Salary is dependent on a candidate’s qualifications. Contact Information Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to: Kara Leyzac, AuD, PhD and Ted McRackan, MD, MSCR, Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology – HNS, 135 Rutledge Avenue, MSC 550, Charleston, SC 29425, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io and View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Federal E-Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr