What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Audiologist position at The Moog Center for Deaf Education?
Pediatric Audiologist at a fully functioning clinic in an educational setting.
The Moog Center for Deaf Education is an independent, not-for-profit OPTION program that provides educational, therapeutic, and audiologic services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth to early elementary years and their families. The goal at The Moog Center is to make it possible for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn to listen and talk well enough to perform academically and engage socially with their peers who have typical hearing.
General Purpose: Provide comprehensive audiologic support and services to children (ages birth to 21) and their families in order to enhance audition, learning potential, and participation in a variety of educational and social environments.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Follow appropriate guidelines and research for evidence-based practice for the following:
Audiologic Evaluations
Fitting and Management of Conventional Hearing Aids; Bone Conduction Devices; Cochlear Implants; and Remote Microphone Technology
Documentation and Report Writing
(Additional duties may be assigned as needed.)
Other:
Attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary meetings.
Provide presentations/in-services to other professionals as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients whose age range and communicative abilities vary greatly.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others in the organization and with other agencies and professionals.
Required Education, Experience, License, & Certification:
- Doctorate in Audiology (AuD or PhD) from accredited program or equivalent
- Preferred 3-5 years experience (less experience, including new graduates, will be considered)
- Missouri License for Audiology (ability to obtain License will be considered)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (ability to obtain CCCs will be considered)
Other Requirements:
Candidates for this position must comply with The Moog Center’s medical policies. A pre-employment drug screening and background check also are required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation:
Salary is based on experience. The Moog Center for Deaf Education offers compensation and benefits including affordable health insurance and a tax-deferred annuity retirement savings plan with employer matching.
The Moog Center for Deaf Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and/or sexual orientation), ethnic or national origin, age, leave status, disability, and/or other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Every opportunity will be taken to assure that each applicant for a position will be selected on the basis of qualifications, merits, and professional ability.
www.moogcenter.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $67,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,500