Audiologist or physician

Audiologist (Not to exceed $100k)

The incumbent provides standard audiological evaluation, implements and interprets tests, participates on specialty multidisciplinary teams, recommends further evaluation or medical referral, conducts follow-up evaluations and provided habilitation/rehabilitation services to patients including assistive listening devices and hearing aids. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class.

Conducts audiological evaluations of patients determining the most beneficial method of habilitation/rehabilitation which is consistent with established indicators, guidelines and procedures;

• standard hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, aural habilitation/rehabilitation and special audiometric tests to establish the degree, implications and management of the hearing loss;
• Interviews patients and families and gathers data and developmental histories to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients;
• Counsels and recommends course of habilitation/rehabilitation and/or medical intervention to the patient and family relating to the hearing disorder;
• Provides habilitation/rehabilitation services such as assistive listing devices and hearing aids to patients, monitors progress and conducts follow-up evaluation to ensure that services are consistent with established indicators and guidelines;
• Consults with physicians, social workers, school teachers and speech-language pathologists in developing and implementing intervention strategies such as education and aural habilitation/rehabilitation programs;
• Organizes and conducts hearing screening programs including industrial hearing screenings are requested;
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, and safety;
• FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

good knowledge of diagnostic tests and therapeutic equipment used in connection with hearing disorders; working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and abnormal psychology as it relates to diagnosing and managing hearing disorders; Possession of a New York State Department of Education license and current registration as an Audiologist.

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