Clinical Audiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Bright Audiology, a successful private practice of 29 years, is seeking a full-time, dedicated Audiologist to join its hearing rehabilitation team. Dr. Angela Bright Pearson, Audiologist / Speech Pathologist, began this practice to help others with hearing loss, as she was helped, when she was first fit with hearing aids as a teenager. Thus, the culture within Bright Audiology exists to thoroughly evaluate and rehabilitate patients with hearing loss, while connecting with them in a meaningful and professional way; this enables us to give back to our local area and the greater hearing-impaired community worldwide. Our services include cerumen removal / ear canal health maintenance; diagnostic hearing evaluations for school age children through geriatrics; functional communication assessments (advanced speech in noise testing and cognitive screenings); advanced hearing aid evaluations and fittings, including multiple manufacturers, extended wear options, and assistive technologies; aural rehabilitation; tinnitus evaluations and treatment (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy); auditory processing evaluations and treatments; evoked potentials, industrial testing, and cochlear implant evaluations. The majority of our staff has worked together for 15+ years, lending itself well to teamwork and collaboration.

Requirements :  We are seeking an Audiologist who is like-minded, focuses on high quality diagnostics, as well as rehabilitation, has an interest in understanding entrepreneurship, and genuinely cares to learn how a business operates. Must be a self-starter, be willing to contribute to the growth of the business, and implement new programs. Must be committed to a collaborative and positive workplace culture, with a friendly, outgoing personality.

Minimal Proficiencies :

• Pure tone air and bone conduction audiometry, and speech audiometry
• Immittance testing - tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, etc.
• Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions - diagnostic and screening protocols
• Hearing Aid Electroacoustic Analysis, Directional microphone testing
• Hearing aid Fittings, using Real Ear Measurements. Must be willing to learn new technologies, and assist patients with Bluetooth pairings and assistive technology.
• Hearing aid cleanings and repairs
• Counseling and rehabilitation
• Cochlear implant evaluation and programming (not required)
• Evoked potentials (ABR neuro evaluations) Preferred, not required

In addition to the skills above, candidate should possess proficient writing skills, in order to complete medical reports in a timely manner, and assist with marketing efforts. Must be willing to develop skillsets in new clinical areas. Must be accommodating and flexible with schedule in order to meet our patients’ needs. Candidate will receive salary, healthcare benefits, 401K retirement matching, holidays / paid time off, and profit sharing.

Bright Audiology is located in the friendly, family-centered town of Sanford, North Carolina. It has a population of 30,000 people and is an enjoyable place to live. Only a forty-minute drive to Raleigh Durham, a two-hour drive to Charlotte and the North Carolina Beaches, and a three-hour drive to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sanford is in a central location to nearby large city centers and business hubs. Relaxing and quiet, Sanford is surrounded by tree-lined streets and parks. Young families who are looking for a place to settle down choose Sanford for its nice neighborhoods and affordability, having a cost of living that is 14% lower than the national average and low property taxes. They also enjoy a choice of public and private schools, hiking or biking trails, and nearby lakes and campgrounds. Downtown Sanford offers an eclectic variety of shops and eateries, and is the home of Temple Theater. The nearby Depot Park offers outdoor festivals and concerts. Sanford enjoys continuing growth with its added mainstream stores and new living spaces. It is also ranked one of the top places to retire in the United States, as it offers an assortment of activities, such as its own golf course, tennis, and swimming. It is also a convenient 30-minute drive to Pinehurst, home to some of the best golf courses in the country.

To apply, applicants should send a resume with three references to  drbrightpearson@brightaudiology.com  . For more information about our office, visit  www.brightaudiology.com  or call us at 919 / 774-3277.