Clinical Audiologist / San Diego / Full Time (JR230)
Description
Position: Clinical Audiologist
Salary Range: $100,000 annually
Sign-on Bonus: $10,000
About Us: California Head & Neck Specialists is a leading ear, nose, and throat practice in San Diego County, California. We provide compassionate, innovative full-service care for patients at our four offices in Carlsbad, San Diego, Murrieta, Chula Vista. Our team of highly specialized physicians and Doctors of Audiology work together to provide long-term solutions using the latest advances in technology and treatment. Proudly guided by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Optimism, Organization, and Teamwork, our mission is to provide our community with high quality, sub-specialized care with a customized patient experience.
Overview: If you’re an experienced Clinical Audiologist who enjoys enhancing the auditory health and well-being of patients and is seeking a friendly, patient-centric clinical setting, we’re looking for you! As our Clinical Audiologist, you’ll provide personalized care to our diverse patients and collaborate with our practice’s other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care. You’ll also maintain a passion for the latest trends and technologies in audiology.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive audiological assessments, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions testing, to evaluate the extent and nature of patients' hearing disorders.
- Interpret test results, diagnose hearing and balance disorders, and develop customized treatment plans for patients.
- Provide counseling and education to patients and their families on hearing disorders, treatment options, and expectations
- Recommend and fit hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive listening devices to meet the specific needs of patients, making adjustments as necessary.
- Perform balance assessments and vestibular testing to diagnose and treat issues related to balance and dizziness.
- Administer and interpret electrophysiological tests, such as auditory brainstem response (ABR) and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintain accurate patient records, documenting evaluation results, recommendations, and follow-up appointments in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Stay current with the latest developments in audiology, hearing aid technology, and treatment methods through ongoing professional development and training.
- Educate patients on hearing protection and strategies for preventing hearing loss.
- Promote the practice's services, participate in community outreach, and build positive relationships with patients to ensure exceptional patient care and a strong patient base.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensure in the State of California as an Audiologist, or eligibility to obtain such licensure by time of appointment.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents after 60 days of employment; a 401(k) plan with employer matching after 6 months of employment upon plan eligibility; paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and personal business; and paid holidays after 60 days of employment
CA Head & Neck Specialists is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.