Director of Audiology (Chesapeake Care Network)

The Director of Audiology will lead and oversee audiology services within our busy ENT practice. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality diagnostic and rehabilitative hearing and balance care, supervising audiology staff, optimizing operational performance, and supporting practice growth. The Director of Audiology will use strong clinical expertise with leadership, program development, and a collaborative approach to patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Essential Functions

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the audiology department within a busy ENT practice
• Supervise, mentor, and support audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and audiology support staff
• Provide or oversee comprehensive audiologic evaluations, hearing aid services, vestibular testing, and other hearing and balance-related services as applicable
• Partner closely with ENT physicians and other clinical staff to coordinate patient care and ensure timely, integrated service delivery
• Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Monitor scheduling, staffing, patient flow, and service capacity to optimize efficiency and access
  
  

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Audiology (Aud) from an accredited program required
• Active and unrestricted state audiology license, or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or equivalent professional credential preferred, based on practice requirements
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive audiology experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities preferred
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic audiology, hearing aid services, and outpatient hearing healthcare operations
• Experience with budgeting, performance metrics, scheduling optimization, and program development preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records, audiology systems, and standard clinical documentation platforms
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Strong leadership, team development, and performance management skills
• Excellent clinical judgment and knowledge of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced practice environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and patient service skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to operational detail
• Commitment to evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
  
  

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Specialty Care Networks’ salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. Specialty Care Network offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement.