Outpatient Audiologist, Multiple Locations (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care. Job Description Summary
Whether you are a new grad seeking opportunities for professional
growth and development or an experienced therapist searching for
leadership possibilities and collaboration with skilled peers,
Physical Therapy at St. Luke---s should be your top choice St.
Luke---s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the
Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey with a culture that---s
second to none. St. Luke---s is the ONLY healthcare institution in
Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the
nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. Here at SLPT, we
strive to exceed patient expectations with quality patient focused
care that creates life-changing outcomes with every interaction. We
understand the importance of 1:1 care. As such, patients are
scheduled to guarantee that our therapists have ample time during
their treatment sessions. Our Generous Benefits: --- Competitive
Salary Bonus Opportunities --- Continuing Education Reimbursement
--- Time Off options that allow you flexibility to maintain a
work-life balance --- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program --- Medical, Dental, & Vision --- 403 (b) retirement plan
with employer contribution --- Corporate discount plans --- 1:1
Mentorship --- Accredited residencies and spine fellowship
opportunities There are a variety of specialties available in our
network to expand your skill set and strengthen your knowledge with
specific patient populations including: --- Neurological ---
Pediatrics --- Geriatrics Locations- Openings will vary by location
availability. Float opportunities to work at multiple locations
with flexible scheduling and incentives.JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluation to
include pure tone air and bone conduction audiometry, speech
reception threshold and speech discrimination. Conduct
tympanometry, acoustic reflex threshold testing, and reflex decay
testing. Conduct brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing
for both the identification of hearing loss, and to rule out
retrocochlear pathology. Conduct infant hearing screening utilizing
the BAER screener and/or otoacoustic emissions. Conduct
electronystagmography. Conduct industrial audiometry to include on
site sound level measurement as needed. Interpretation of above
test results, written and/or oral communication results to
patients, family or physician, and other agencies as appropriate.
Recommendation for further testing, medical follow-up, or
rehabilitation (i.e., amplification) based upon results obtained
through above procedures. Counsels patient regarding
rehabilitation/habilitation options. Hearing aid services including
comparative evaluation, probe tube assessment, hearing aid delivery
and orientation; follow-up and maintenance. Referrals to other
services with SLH (ex: Speech Pathology) or outside agencies (ex:
OVR, special education placement, etc.) as needed appropriate.
EDUCATION: The Clinical Audiologist must have a master---s or
doctorate degree in audiology from and accredited institution.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up 7 hours daily,
0-2 consecutive hours. Standing for up to 6 hours daily, 1-2
consecutive hours. Continuously fingering, handling, and twisting
in operating audiometric equipment controls and servicing hearing
aids. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds. Occasional
stooping/bending, squatting, crouching, crawling. Frequently
reaching to height above shoulders and extending arms forward.
Touching as it relates to perceiving abnormal conditions of earmold
or hearing aid. Hearing as it relates to accurately performing
speech audiometry, and normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to
general vision, near and far vision, peripheral vision, and depth
perception. Speaking as it relates to accurately performing speech
audiometry, and normal conversation. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possession of Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) in
audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
desired. Clinical Fellowship Year candidates are considered with
supervision by audiologist who possesses CCC-A. Pennsylvania and/or
New Jersey license in audiology. Current Basic Life Support
certification. SHIFT DETAILS: --- Full time, 36-40 hours per week
--- Part time, 16-36 hours per week --- Per diem, 16 hours or less
per week Locations open Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on
location. Closed for the 6 major Holidays with pay dependent on FTE
status. Please complete your application using your full legal name
and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for
the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a
profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's [St. Luke's University
Health Network is an](http://www.slhn.org/EOE) [ Equal Opportunity
Employer.](http://www.slhn.org/EOE)
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