73483BRJob Posting Title:Audiologist I (Stetson Medical Center- Weymouth)Department:Otolaryngology-AudiologyAutoReqId:73483BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description: This Audiologist I will be responsible for…

　　Obtaining case history data by interviewing the patient, family and caregivers, and by reviewing medical records, in order to determine indicators for hearing loss and medical, developmental, social and educational factors that may influence case management decisions.

　　Performing audiological evaluations, including the selection, administration and interpretation of behavioral and physiological tests of auditory threshold sensitivity including auditory brainstem evoked response and otoacoustic emissions tests, speech detection, speech recognition, auditory perception, and middle ear measures. Providing assistance to other audiologists in evaluations for young or developmentally-impaired children, interacting directly with patient and parent to obtain test results and observations.

　　Counseling patient and family regarding test results and recommendations; including provision of information to family regarding funding sources for needed devices or services, and training in the use of hearing technology and methods of communicating effectively with the patient.

　　Applying test results and observations to formulate case management plan, including preparation of written case reports with recommendations for evaluation by other services, selection and fitting of hearing technology, assistive listening devices, therapeutic and educational strategies.

　　Coordinating implementation of case management plan, including communication with physicians, participation in interdisciplinary staffing, telephone and paperwork assistance to the family in obtaining funding for and fitting of hearing technology, coordinating return visits with appointments in related services, and facilitating contacts with outside services.

　　Assisting in maintaining efficiency of clinical operations, including day-to-day schedule coordination, provision of unscheduled services to patients with urgent needs, support to other staff in implementing clinical assignments, maintenance of up-to-date consignment stock of hearing technology with liaison to manufacturers' representatives; equipment calibration; organization of equipment and supplies.

　　Continuing individual professional growth by participating in continuing education activities, reading professional journals, mastering use of new equipment and technologies. Fostering professional growth of other staff by sharing information gained through continuing education.

　　To qualify you must have…

　　Current License in Audiology from the Division of Registration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

　　Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders, Doctoral Degree (preferred)

　　1 year of clinically supervised experience in Pediatric Audiology.

　　Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.

　　Office/Site Location:WeymouthRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only