Cone Health
Audiologist II - Acute Care/Outpatient - PRN
Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Overview
The Audiologist II will assess, identify, treat, or refer patients with or at risk for hearing loss, balance disorders, and other auditory problems. This position provides patient and family education as well as identifies follow-up resources and/or treatment by communicating with the referring provider and care team. This position may require mentoring/guidance in complex situations and may have difficulty with cross coverage to other settings. Evaluates and treats all diagnoses and more complex patients. Conducts thorough evaluations of patients' medical history and functional limitations to develop individualized treatment plans. Provides diagnostic audiologic services to pediatric and adult clients, determining a plan of care to identify and treat hearing and auditory processing disorders. Determines and documents the type, degree, symmetry, stability and configuration of hearing loss in children and adults. Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with health system standards and regulatory guidelines. Monitors and documents patients\' progress, treatment outcomes, and responses to interventions so that treatment plans can be adjusted as needed. Provides diagnostic audiologic services to pediatric and adult clients, determining a plan of care to help to prevent and treat hearing and auditory processing disorders. Uses appropriate technologies and techniques to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to inpatients and outpatients suspected of, at risk for, or with known hearing handicaps. Depending on location/scope may include: candidacy for hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids, or cochlear implants; evaluation and maintenance of devices; determination of an appropriate treatment plan, including the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments and assistive listening devices; completes Real Ear Measurements during hearing aid programming; performs Dix Hall Pike and appropriate treatment; newborn hearing screenings using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) technology; Natural Sleep Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations; Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) assessments; various pediatric audiology techniques; evaluating children with autism spectrum disorder and other complex pediatric populations; bedside audiology evaluations for inpatients as needed. Provides effective and thorough patient/family/caregiver education. Collaborates effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care and holistic treatment outcomes. Implements best practices recommended by the American Academy of Audiology and/or the American Speech and Language Association. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Education: Required Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.). A Master\'s in Audiology will be accepted if earned and licensed prior to December 2007. Experience: Required: 2 years; Preferred: 3 years in venue of care Licensure/Certification/Registry/Listing
Licensure from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; BLS (CPR) - American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran\'s status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual\'s qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.
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The Audiologist II will assess, identify, treat, or refer patients with or at risk for hearing loss, balance disorders, and other auditory problems. This position provides patient and family education as well as identifies follow-up resources and/or treatment by communicating with the referring provider and care team. This position may require mentoring/guidance in complex situations and may have difficulty with cross coverage to other settings. Evaluates and treats all diagnoses and more complex patients. Conducts thorough evaluations of patients' medical history and functional limitations to develop individualized treatment plans. Provides diagnostic audiologic services to pediatric and adult clients, determining a plan of care to identify and treat hearing and auditory processing disorders. Determines and documents the type, degree, symmetry, stability and configuration of hearing loss in children and adults. Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with health system standards and regulatory guidelines. Monitors and documents patients\' progress, treatment outcomes, and responses to interventions so that treatment plans can be adjusted as needed. Provides diagnostic audiologic services to pediatric and adult clients, determining a plan of care to help to prevent and treat hearing and auditory processing disorders. Uses appropriate technologies and techniques to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to inpatients and outpatients suspected of, at risk for, or with known hearing handicaps. Depending on location/scope may include: candidacy for hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids, or cochlear implants; evaluation and maintenance of devices; determination of an appropriate treatment plan, including the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments and assistive listening devices; completes Real Ear Measurements during hearing aid programming; performs Dix Hall Pike and appropriate treatment; newborn hearing screenings using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) technology; Natural Sleep Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations; Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) assessments; various pediatric audiology techniques; evaluating children with autism spectrum disorder and other complex pediatric populations; bedside audiology evaluations for inpatients as needed. Provides effective and thorough patient/family/caregiver education. Collaborates effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care and holistic treatment outcomes. Implements best practices recommended by the American Academy of Audiology and/or the American Speech and Language Association. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Education: Required Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.). A Master\'s in Audiology will be accepted if earned and licensed prior to December 2007. Experience: Required: 2 years; Preferred: 3 years in venue of care Licensure/Certification/Registry/Listing
Licensure from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; BLS (CPR) - American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran\'s status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual\'s qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.
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