Audiologist – Adult Hearing Care

** Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

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** Organization:
** Audiology - Adult Hearing Aids
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* Job Summary:

** JOB SUMMARY  Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives..
** Audiologist – Adult Hearing Care | Vanderbilt Health*
* * Shape the future of hearing care with a nationally recognized leader.
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* Location:

** Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Satellite Clinics
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* Schedule:

** Monday–Friday | No weekends or holidays
** Join Vanderbilt Health and elevate your audiology career.
** We’re seeking an experienced Audiologist with a passion for adult otology and amplification to deliver exceptional care and innovation. At Vanderbilt, you’ll collaborate with world-class ENT, neurology, and rehabilitation teams to transform lives through advanced hearing and balance solutions.
** Why This Role Matters
*** Make a meaningful impact improving hearing, balance, and quality of life.
* Work in a prestigious academic medical center with cutting-edge technology.
* Enjoy professional growth through mentoring, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
** What You’ll Do
*** Perform comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments and vestibular evaluations, if interested.
* Fit and program advanced hearing aids and counsel patients on tinnitus management.
* Educate patients and families on hearing and balance disorders.
* Mentor Au.D. students and contribute to clinical education.
* Support care delivery across main campus and satellite clinics.
** What We’re Looking For
*** Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
* Tennessee Audiology License (or eligibility).
* CCC-A certification from ASHA.
* Preferred: 2+ years of clinical experience in adult audiology.
* Nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and research.
* Collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence.
* Career advancement opportunities from day one.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.  
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.  
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.  
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.  
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.  
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES  
• Audiology Patient Education (Novice):
Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods.  
• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice):
Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge…