What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem) position at Hartford Hospital?
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Shift Detail: Shifts will vary.
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Job Title: Audiologist
Location: Hartford HealthCare – Hartford, CT
Schedule: Per Diem, shifts will vary
Position Summary:
Hartford HealthCare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Audiologist to join our Outpatient team in Hartford, CT. This role is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients experiencing ear and hearing-related symptoms, including hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders. The Audiologist will play a key role in improving patients’ quality of life through comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of individualized care strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently evaluate patients experiencing symptoms related to the ear and hearing by examining patient and assessing nature and extent of hearing disorder using testing devices. Assess impact and severity of hearing loss in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
- Develop comprehensive diagnosis in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Diagnose severity of hearing loss: mild, moderate, moderately severe, severe, and profound. Diagnose category of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Diagnose other inner ear related disorders such as vestibular (balance) disorders
- Develop and implement hearing loss treatment plan, which may include cleaning the ear canal, and fitting patient for and dispensing hearing aids. Evaluate and determine cochlear or osseo-integrated implant candidacy. Activate and program sound processors for cochlear or osseo-integrated implant recipients. Develop and implement treatment plan for balance disorder and other inner ear related disorders.
- Provide education and counsel to patients and (if applicable) patient family and caregiver about hearing, and inner ear related problems. Clearly explain diagnosis and treatment plan, and provide instruction on care and maintenance of hearing aids.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
- Current Connecticut Audiology license.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA preferred.
- Experience with implantable hearing devices and hearing assessments
- preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with audiological equipment and EMR systems (Epic experience preferred).
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