Audiologist

Nemours is seeking an Audiologist in Jacksonville, FL

Provides comprehensive audiometric pediatric services including hearing evaluations, intervention, documentation, patient/parent/caretaker education, communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate with the guidelines designated by the department and Nemours Children's Hospital. Actively participates in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.

Essential Functions

* Clinical responsibilities will be to administer age-appropriate audiological pediatric evaluations
including middle ear analysis, otoacoustic emissions, VRA, CPA and traditional behavioral
threshold evaluations in accordance with established protocols with appropriate counseling
regarding evaluation results and recommendations for treatment, intervention, follow-up, and
referral.
* Evaluates patients for hearing difficulties, impairments and makes appropriate recommendations
to physicians, families, schools, and community agencies for follow-up care.
* Clinical responsibilities include device evaluations- hearing aids and BAHS- selection,
programming, dispensing, electroacoustic/behavioral verification, follow-up, orientation, and
counseling. Additional responsibilities include earmold impressions, modifications, device
troubleshooting, in-office repairs and recommending/fitting assistive listening devices.
* Audiological monitoring of patients exposed to ototoxic drugs in hematology, oncology, and
nephrology with appropriate follow-up.
* Additional responsibilities may also include Auditory Evoked Potentials, cochlear implant
evaluations, programming, and follow up, and Auditory Processing evaluations, dependent upon
audiologist's skill set.
* Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates, pediatrics and adolescents for both inpatient
and outpatient populations. Independently provides and coordinates age-appropriate treatment
plans and treatment in routine patient care situations. Consults with other services, families and
outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, therapy, etc.
* Attends departmental meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an
interdisciplinary team member.
* Maintain appropriate state licensure, certification and continuing education as required.
* Maintains high professional standards of conduct and adheres to Customer Service Standards of
Performance.
* Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy, JCAHO, and CARF
standards.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Audiology or its equivalent from an accredited university required (Audiologists graduating prior to 2007 may hold a Master's Degree in Audiology).

• Hold or be eligible for Florida State License to practice Audiology

• CPR certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 6 months of hire.

• Member of professional specialty organizations (AAA, ASHA, Florida Academy of Audiology etc.), preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year job related experience required.

• Familiarity with assessment scales and instrument, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric populations.

• Clinical internship in pediatrics preferred.

• Experience with physically and or mentally challenged populations preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong electrophysiological background including ABR, VEMP and VNG testing.