Audiologist

Position Overview

Akicita Federal is seeking a highly qualified Audiologist to provide comprehensive audiological diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients at the White Earth Service Unit
. The provider will work independently within the outpatient clinic, delivering emergent, urgent, acute, and primary care audiology services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

-Perform routine and complex audiological evaluations including:

-Diagnostic site of lesion testing

-Auditory evoked potentials

-Pediatric audiology

-Electronystagmography

-Infant hearing screening

-Tests for non-organicity and special diagnostic evaluations

-Provide aural rehabilitation
, hearing aid evaluation and fitting, and communication counseling.

-Conduct pre- and post-operative evaluations
, and collaborate with ENT specialists and primary care providers.

-Maintain oversight for all audiological operations including scheduling, referrals, documentation, and patient follow-up.

-Deliver in-service training
, program development consultation, and support for multidisciplinary healthcare staff.

-Apply current federal healthcare and audiology standards
, including CMS, IHS, Joint Commission, and AAAHC guidelines.

Clinical Knowledge and Competencies

-Strong working knowledge of:

-Otologic diseases and their audio logic implications

-ANSI calibration standards

-Hearing aid fitting and acoustic modifications

-Audiologic treatment planning for patients with multiple disabilities

-Proficient in interpreting audio logic results in the context of broader health, social, and vocational impact.

-Familiarity with Indian Health Service (IHS) protocols
, including procurement and clinic operations, is preferred.

Supervision and Reporting

-Reports directly to the Clinical Director or designee.

-Functions with independent clinical authority and full responsibility for treatment plans and diagnostic outcomes.

Work Environment

-Clinic-based setting with intermittent physical demands including standing, walking, and equipment use.

-Interacts with diverse patient populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric.

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required. Non-citizens may be considered if qualified candidates are unavailable.

Education:

-Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an ACAE- or CAA-accredited program

-OR other doctoral degree in hearing science or related field from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized institution.

Licensure: Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice audiology in any U.S. state or territory.

Must be able to pass a background check and meet employee health clearance requirements.

Compensation details: 110-125 Hourly Wage

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