What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Audiologist position at Tower Health?
The Audiologist assesses, identifies and manages disorders of the auditory system in neonates, infants, toddlers, schools-age children, adolescents, and adults to age 21. Methods of assessment include pediatric behavioral audiometric techniques, tymanometry, otoacoustic emissions, brainstem auditory evoked response testing, and central auditory processing testing. When a patient is identified with hearing impairment, the audiologist assists in recommending an amplifications system, shares pertinent information with the child and family, referring physicians, and educational specialists, and provides follow-up services when indicated. #STC
Qualifications:Education Requirements
- Doctorate Degree
Experience
- Pediatric Audiology Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
Overview:
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.