Audiologist, Clinical - Washington, DC

• Evaluates patients audiologic function, interprets findings, and reviews test results with patient or responsible adult.
• Documents patients case history, test results and recommendations for follow up in the medical record and reports results and recommendations to referring physician and/or PCP.
• Counsels patients about treatment options for hearing loss and refers patients to ENT for consultation when appropriate.
• Counsels patients about management of chronic tinnitus.
• Educates patients about hearing conservation.
• Evaluates patients vestibular function when referred for dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance.
• Performs canalith repositioning maneuvers for patients with BPPV and counsels patients about vestibular rehabilitation exercises when appropriate.
• Performs and interprets electro physiologic and special tests of the peripheral and central auditory system.
• Evaluates infant hearing status with a comprehensive battery of tests.
• Evaluates patients hearing aids when appropriate and enters external referrals for hearing aids for members with a hearing aid benefit.
• Consults with physicians about management of hearing and vestibular disorders.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience with Au.D, OR ten (10) years of experience with masters degree required.

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• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Audiologist License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

• Audiologist License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Audiologist License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

• National Provider Identifier

• Basic Life Support

• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.

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