Vestibular Audiologist

Vestibular Audiologist

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

This full-time clinical audiologist position is primarily for vestibular assessment in adults and pediatrics. Experience in vestibular assessment critical.

General Description of the Job Class:

Evaluate hearing and balance of patients with ear abnormalities and/or auditory disorders through case history, clinical observation and diagnostic tests of auditory function; plan and participate in habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with auditory and vestibular disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:

Clinician Duties and Responsibilities:

Independently maintains a clinical caseload in designated clinical area

Provides evidence-based evaluation and treatment to diverse, medically challenging patient populations

Provides quality service delivery techniques that facilitate optimum services to meet patient needs being sensitive to patients age, social, cultural, educational and vocational background

Completes required documentation accurately and within the designated time frame which may include report writing, billing, and/or professional education database

Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as with colleagues to promote best care of the patient

Participates in the peer review process

Participates in performance improvement initiatives within assigned work area under the direction of their supervisor

Takes initiative to remain current in clinical practice through lectures, literature, and other educational opportunities

Organizes daily schedule to prioritize responsibilities including the integration of meetings, responsibilities, or tasks into schedule without negative impact on patient care or productivity

Maintains confidentiality pertaining to patient care and all policies and procedures

Keeps Supervisor informed of activities, problems, and/or accomplishments

Functions in a self-directed manner and takes ownership to manage self and work including responsibility for actions and accountability for results

Maintains professional demeanor and is responsible for quality care in all interactions

Responds promptly to communication (e.g., e-mail, pages and phone messages)

Uses technology (e.g., computer skills) to meet job requirements

Maintains productivity standards

Completes clinical competencies consistent with job responsibilities and personal development plan

Performs duties/ tasks/ assignments as directed to support goals or needs

Meets all PEP expectations and follows all Institutional policies and procedures

Meets and adheres to ASHA, state licensure board and clinical practice guidelines

Senior Clinician Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to all duties and responsibilities of a Clinical Audiologist, a Senior Clinician is also responsible for the following:

Creates a direct impact/change on clinical practice based on current literature, conference-based knowledge, and/or state of the art practice under the direction of Supervisor

Serves as a clinical resource to colleagues and other medical professionals

Assists the Supervisor in building collaborative relationships and teamwork between colleagues and other professional staff within and external to DUHS

Provides educational opportunities relevant to clinical practice which may include inservices, external presentations, lunch and learn, or support groups with the input of the Supervisor

Obtains specialized training or certification

When requested, serves as a mentor for new staff, clinical fellows, students, or student observers

When requested, provides opportunities for student observation

Under direction of Supervisor, assists in providing training to clinical staff in new or advanced skills

Under direction of Supervisor, assists with new staff credentialing and/or orientation in specified clinical area

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level:

Education:

Work requires a Doctorate in Audiology or a Master's degree in Audiology.

Experience:

No experience required. 4th year AuD Externship/Residency is considered relevant clinical experience.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

-- NC licensure as an Audiologist and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or Board Certified in Audiology (ABOA) or; -- Temporary license (4th year Audiologist) in Audiology issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Full license: after completion of 4th year (must obtain prior to expiration of temporary license)

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