Audiologist, Audiology Clinic - Full-Time, Days - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Audiologist with our Audiology team at our Hyde Park clinic location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. Our expert team is specially trained to treat everything from mild hearing loss to complex ear conditions. With our dedication to world-class ear and hearing health care, ongoing advancements in medicine, and providing education for the public and aspiring health professionals, we set the standard for excellent care.

Eligible for a Sign on Bonus up to $1,500!

In this role, the vestibular Audiologist, under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director of Audiology and Section Administrator (BSD), provides Audiology services (consultation, evaluation, and therapy) in an acute care hospital and clinical outpatient setting for children with hearing and balance disorders. Provides prompt and efficient attention to patient needs. Manages and performs administrative duties related to clinical role. Effectively manages entry level volumes of patients with basic hearing needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Audiologic Evaluations:
  • Conduct audiology/vestibular testing.
  • Basic diagnostic evaluation of the functional status of the peripheral auditory system in adults and interpretation of these results. This includes pure-tone air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex thresholds and decay testing. Position also includes vestibular evaluations, treatment and rehabilitation.
  • Electrophysiologic evaluation of the functional status of the peripheral and central auditory systems and interpretation of these results. This includes Auditory Brainstem Response and Otoacoustic Emissions evaluations.
  • Reviewing test results with the patient and their family, which would include patient education, counseling and appropriate referrals.
• Communication/Reports:
  • Written reports of audiologic test results and recommendations in the form of the audiogram and letter report to the UCH chart and referral source.
  • Narrative written reports of audiologic test results and recommendations and hearing aid recommendations.
  • Summary reports of ABR/OAE test results and recommendations to the UCH chart and referral source.
  • Discussion of audiologic test results and recommendations with OHNS attending and resident staff, attending and resident staff from other UCH clinics, such as Primary Care, Oncology, Psychiatry, Neurology or other appropriate referral source.
  • Discussion of audiologic test results and recommendations with the patient and patient's family which could include patient education, counseling and appropriate educational referrals.
  • Maintain written documentation of transactions regarding the patient, such as telephone conversations with patient or other professional involved in the patient's case.
  • Attend regular Audiology and Adult Cochlear Implant team meetings.
  • Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies.
  • Schedule appointments in EPIC for audiologic evaluations, VNGs, ABRs, hearing aid(s) evaluations and checks. Inform (verbal or written) patient of special instructions, if needed, for the scheduled appointment.
• Other:
  • Complete and submit charge forms for each patient seen, enter charges on daily census.
  • Participate in the UCH Studies when appropriate and provide follow-up recommendations to the study patient's family.
  • Maintain Audiology files with patient audiograms and hearing aid or other reports.
  • Participate in continuing education courses/seminars/workshops related to the practice of clinical audiology.
  • Provide patient education to the patient and to the patient's family.
  • Confirm appointments, review instructions, referrals for "managed care". Pull Clinic Charts.
  • Maintain Clinic appearance and follow all appropriate hospital patient care, regulatory, and administrative policies.
  • Provides presentations/in-services to colleagues or UCM residents once per year.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD or PhD) degree from an accredited educational body. Recent graduates from accredited audiology programs will be considered.  
• The candidate must have completed the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or ABA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• The candidate must hold or be able to obtain an Illinois Department of Professional Regulation License for Audiology.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1 or more years’ experience as a clinical audiologist, with robust experience in adult vestibular evaluations

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days 
• Unit/Department: Audiology 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.