Hearing Specialist Audiologist-Otolaryngology-Jefferson Hills

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Conducts evaluations of hearing and recommends treatment to improve or conserve hearing ability.

• Identify, test, diagnose and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, tinnitus; interpret results of behavioral and objective measures. (40%)
• Counsel patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management. (10%)
• Assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and provide fitting, programming, and audio logic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes. (20%)
• Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus. (20%)
• Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of hearing loss. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum

• Master's Degree OR Doctorate in Audiology
• Current PA Audiologist License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• 1-3 years hearing evaluation and management experience including dispensing and management of hearing assistive devices
• 1-3 years experience in a healthcare setting

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