Pediatric Audiologist

Overview

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As a member of the YNHCH Pediatric Audiology program, the Pediatric Audiologist ensures high‑quality clinical standards are met through American Academy of Audiology Pediatric Standards. This role is responsible for performing clinical and audiology‑related diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures. The pediatric audiologist participates as a key member of a multidisciplinary team supporting YNHCH services, including ambulatory care. The audiologist is under the direction of the YNHCH Pediatric Audiology Coordinator and the Director of the Pediatric Specialty Centers/YNHCH. Collaborating physician support is through YM Pediatric ENT Physicians.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action, disability, and veteran status are supported by the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments on children to determine the degree of hearing loss by evaluating children via behavioral evaluations, otoacoustic emissions, and electro acoustic measures as needed.
• Provides patient care consistent with age‑specific and developmentally appropriate guidelines.
• Assesses children for candidacy of hearing assistive technology (hearing aids, cochlear implants) and develops a comprehensive, culturally appropriate habilitation management plan regarding fitting, dispensing, and troubleshooting of assisted hearing technology.
• Counsels family members concerning the special needs of children with hearing loss to involve parents and other family members in the treatment and management of hearing loss.
• Consults with colleagues, Otolaryngology attending physicians, ancillary department staff (rehabilitation, speech pathologists, and others), and referring specialists or pediatricians to communicate and coordinate patient care.
• Completes and prepares reports in a timely manner, including interpretation of results, recommendations, and potential outcomes, and routes them to the referring provider electronically or by other means.
• Ensures compliance with documentation, billing, and compliance requirements for both hospital and university, as well as regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care, referring patients for additional testing or treatment according to evidence‑based standards of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), YNHH, and YM Policy.
• Stays knowledgeable and up‑to‑date on current practice and engages in ongoing professional development through internal and external resources, educational offerings, and committees.
• Participates in the clinical, data collection, and administrative phases of research, as required.
• Supports educational needs of students through precepting, providing observational experiences, and presenting as needed.
• Organizes clinical equipment and supplies, maintains inventory, and ensures fiscal accountability through ordering and dispensing items.
• Collaborates with PFS, third‑party carriers, vendors, schools, and parents to ensure communication and coordination of plans for financial coverage options.
• Shows flexibility to meet the changing needs of the program, including supporting other pediatric audiologists and/or testing needs.

Qualifications

Education

Doctorate in Audiology (Aud).

Experience

One (1) to two (2) years as a clinical audiologist in pediatrics with experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation of hearing loss, preferably in a large medical‑center‑based practice. Clinical fellowship with a pediatric focus will be considered.

License

Doctorate in Audiology (Aud) or equivalent required. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology.

Special Skills

Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and family members, including those with special needs and disabilities, and collaborate as a member of multidisciplinary teams of physicians and ancillary staff.

Physical Demand

Must be willing to support practice in YNHCH sites, including ambulatory satellite locations.