Audiologist Peds and Adult Job at Advocate Health Care (Pleasant Prairie)

Job Responsibility

Performs and interprets audiological evaluations to determine the type and severity of hearing loss, vestibular disorder, or other auditory disorder
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and by utilizing proper techniques
Prescribes and dispenses hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and hearing protection devices
Troubleshoots malfunctioning hearing aids and independently completes needed repairs or sends to the appropriate manufacturing company
Completes all required documentation following department policy, including but not limited to, progress notes, discharge summaries and/or other forms as appropriate to record patient care as well as daily billing
Consults and counsels patients and their families regarding hearing loss, amplification, and related communication difficulties
Addresses patient complaints concerning service, products or charges, involving direct report as appropriate
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient outcomes/ satisfaction and improve quality of care
Applies insurance guidelines for proper authorization of services
Acts as a clinical and department resource
Mentors and facilitates clinical problem solving with other staff
Assists in developing training and/or clinical guidelines, and assists in the development and implementation of staff orientation, competency and educational activities
Participates in educational and training programs for students from affiliating institutions
Manages assigned caseload at all applicable locations
Informs site leadership of coverage needs and assists with coverage as needed
Assist in maintaining inventory of hearing aids and supplies necessary for smooth operations
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Audiology license issued by the state in which the TM provides services
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Master's Degree in Audiology
Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills
Good organizational skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands
Simple grasping of 5 to 15 lbs. (20% of workday)
Pushing and/or pulling of 75 to 100 lbs. (10% of workday)
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids through patient contact and therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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