Audiologist - FT, PT, PRN in Pensacola, Florida at West Florida Medical Center Clinic PA

JOB SUMMARY
Audiologist performs clinical audiological services, participates in growth of audiology department through various projects, and strives to promote hearing rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administer and interpret audiological testing.

• Counsel patients and make appropriate recommendations regarding diagnostic testing.

• Perform hearing aid services including hearing aid evaluations, deliveries, checks, and patient-oriented counseling.

• Administer and interpret electrophysiological testing (ABR and ECochG).

• Promote a professional department and resolve patients’ questions/problems to ensure patient satisfaction.

• Attend consumer seminars, open houses, and health fairs as needed.

• Counsel and recommend assistive listening device technology as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum education requirement is a Master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited University.

• Must be licensed by the State of Florida as an Audiologist or Provisional Audiologist prior to hire and/or transfer into this position. Must maintain license throughout employment in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from ¾ of the time

• Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods.

• Ability to perform constant repetitive hands and finger motions.

• Ability to be mobile and work in various positions (standing, sitting, bending, and walking) for extended periods of time.

• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes

• Seeing: Yes

• Hearing: Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Exposed to frequent and constant interruptions in daily functions/schedule.

• Must be available to customers and staff throughout the day.

• May be required to work extended hours to meet department needs.

• Clinical/Medical practice back office operations.