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Pediatric Audiologist

Pediatric Audiologist

Nicklaus Children's Health SystemMiami, FL, United States
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is hiring a Pediatric Audiologist to join our team working on pediatric preventative, diagnostic, habilitative, and rehabilitative services related to audition and communication disorders in. The department is part of Multidisciplinary Clinics and collaborations, providing professional services for patients with Craniofacial Anomalies. This audiologist will evaluate neonates, pediatrics and adolescents for both inpatient and outpatient populations, and provide diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients exposed to ototoxic drugs. This audiologist will also conduct and interpret auditory brainstem response evaluations and newborn hearing screenings.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Audiology or Doctorate degree with emphasis in Audiology
  • Audiologist State of Florida license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. ("Provisional" State of Florida license may be considered. Full state licensure must be earned prior to start date.)
  • ASLHA - Certificate of Clinical Competency
  • AHA BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • Level II Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date
  • Clinical Pediatric Rotation in Audiology or Pediatric Experience in Audiology
  • Fellow of the AAA - Academy of Audiology preferred.

Job Specific Duties

  • Participates in interdisciplinary / multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
  • Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
  • Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
  • Ensures documentation reflects evidence based practices.
  • Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
  • Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
  • Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and caregiver(s) regarding problems and other issues related to hearing loss.
  • Recommends and provides referrals based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
  • Actively counsels patients and families to ensure understanding, acceptance, adjustment to auditory, vestibular, or related disorders, and the special needs of the hearing-impaired patient.
  • Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices / literature review.
  • Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan.
  • Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.
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