Audiologist (Pediatric and Adult)

About the Job

Do you feel a calling to help children find their voices?

Do you want to be excited to go to work every morning?

Do you want to feel seen, heard, and appreciated at work?

Are you looking for a more collaborative team and a supportive admin?

Do you want to have more fun at work while making an impact on families?

This is our passion and what we strive to accomplish every day!

**At DISH, we start all new hires as a part-time/hourly rate, with the option to transition into a full-time/salary rate with bonus for productivity (if you want). Because we believe your work and effort should be rewarded!**

What We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Work-Life Balance!
• CEU and professional development support.
• Supportive, ENERGETIC, team culture.
• Opportunities for clinic and leadership development.
• AND you get your birthday off (who doesn't love that?!).

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Audiology Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive audiological assessments, including behavioral and objective measures (OAE, ABR, tympanometry, and VRA) tailored to infants, toddlers, and young children.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic results, including amplification fittings, adjustments, and troubleshooting for hearing aids, FM/DM systems, and other assistive listening devices.
• Diagnose and treat candidates for cochlear implants including testing, mapping, and additional programming as needed (working with Cochlear America and Advanced Bionics).
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals in the clinic to coordinate care for mutual patients.
• Educate families on hearing loss management, device care, and therapy progress, promoting a family-centered approach to care.

Educational Audiology Responsibilities:

• Conduct yearly or as needed classroom-based equipment checks for Roger system within the Davies Development center to monitor and ensure optimal auditory access for students.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and support staff to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans as needed.
• Educate and train teachers and staff on the use of amplification technology and classroom accommodations, ensuring all children receive appropriate auditory support for optimal language development.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, including IEP meetings, to advocate for the student's audiological needs.
• Support the development of language-rich environments and strategies for effective communication, particularly for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of clinical and educational services provided, adhering to both HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in pediatric and educational audiology.
• Participate in marketing with our Marketing team to create fun and accurate social media posts, physician lunch and learns, and community events.
• Serve as an advocate for children with hearing loss and as a resource for parents, guiding them through the process of intervention and educational planning.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Experience with testing children with sensory processing disorder, regulation, autism spectrum disorder..
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Canva.
• Brightwheel (training provided)
• Suno EMR (training provided).
• Professional and timely email responses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or Master's Degree in Audiology from an accredited program.
• Current audiology license in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pediatric audiology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Marketing is everyones job! Our clinicians work with our Marketing Manager to help make social media posts/videos and even to referral meetings with physicians!
• Being flexible with job responsibilities and duties as it may change or adapt over time depending on the growth of the department as well as the overall company.

About the Company

At Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing (DISH), we believe in utilizing a whole-family approach that teaches children, parents, and family members how to move through the early education and developmental journey. We believe that student success is not only dependent on the child's abilities, but on family involvement throughout the education process. From newborn hearing screenings to college acceptance letters, our goal is to help your child excel past milestones and to provide parents with the best resources to help them along the way.Our families work directly with staff members to help build and develop appropriate goals and milestones based on their exact needs. Parents and children will work with teachers, speech therapists, audiologists, and occupational therapists based on their child's comprehensive evaluation. Services are offered year-round by our wonderful staff and parents are always encouraged to be involved and ask any questions that may come up in the process. Our staff works together WITH the families in order to keep constant communication on child development and progress throughout the year.