The Audiologist is responsible for assessing and prescribing treatment for hearing disorders while providing diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative services. They will also manage hearing aid evaluations, repairs, and patient education to improve communication and quality of life.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctor's degree in Audiology depending on graduation date and possess a valid State of Ohio license. Proficiency in diagnostic testing, patient communication, and the operation of audiology equipment is required.
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Job description
Who We Are
NOMS Healthcare provides a different approach to healthcare.
We are physician owned and physician led, where patient care is top of mind for all employees.
Our goal is to continually improve our scope and depth of service based on the ever-changing needs of our patients.
NOMS is also committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community, particularly related to healthcare matters affecting our fellow citizens.
We develop and support health care practices recognized for exceeding patient expectations, thereby setting the standard for excellence in Northern Ohio.
Company culture is at our core! Our core values are more than just words; they are a way of life! We believe in being patient centered, providing high quality service, teamwork, focusing on the communities we serve, and building trust. Do our values speak to you? We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!
We are rapidly expanding and want you to join our team!
The Challenge
As an Audiologist, you are responsible for assessing and prescribing treatment for hearing disorders along with providing a full range of diagnostic, preventative, consultative and rehabilitative audiology services to patients and their family members. Your expertise will contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments and communication difficulties.
Your Day to Day & Essential Functions
You’ll provide cerumen management to prevent obstruction of external ear canal and of amplification devices.
You’ll obtain case history and administer diagnostic tests to determine the nature, degree, and type of hearing problems.
You’ll consult with patients on the nature of their hearing loss and communicative problems and then develop their treatment plan.
You’ll conduct follow-up appointments to determine the patient’s progress and modify their therapy program.
You’ll interpret results and dictate reports for medical records.
You’ll plan and direct treatment programs to restore patient hearing and work with other therapists.
You will instruct patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures.
You will perform hearing aid evaluations along with repairing hearing aids when necessary.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Wellness incentive program
You will make referrals for further diagnostic evaluation, therapy and/or treatment.
You’ll train and consult on environmental and interpersonal modifications to better facilitate receptive and expressive communication.
You’ll collect data, prepare reports, and maintain patient statistics.
You’ll help select audiology equipment, order hearing aids, and other supplies as needed.
What You Need to Succeed
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of testing and diagnostic equipment, disorders, and patient prognosis to establish a treatment plan.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
Ability to present explanatory or interpretive information about the treatment program.
Ability to motivate patients to participate in treatment programs.
Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and prepare recommendations regarding problems.
Ability to use speech therapy and sign language.
Ability to write reports and document patient’s progress.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Ability to operate audiology equipment.
Education and Work Experience
1. Graduation prior to January 01, 2006
Master's Degree in Audiology 2.
Graduation after
January 01, 2006: Doctor’s Degree in Audiology
Certificates and Licenses Required
1. Eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competency in audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2. State of Ohio License
What We Offer: You:
A Wonderful Environment
This position is based in Sandusky, Ohio. The office has a great team full of positive people, and the opportunity to work with stellar patients.
Benefits
NOMS offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of a la carte options. NOMS also has a focus on employee health, offering an impressive wellness incentive program.
Competitive Pay
We are proud to be an organization offering competitive pay in the area. Our Human Resources team looks at wages on an annual basis to ensure we are in line with our competitors.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
We value promoting from within and have leadership and development training programs for individuals who want to move up. We are proud to have managers who have started as medical receptionists and have worked their way up.
Working Conditions
There is a combination of exam rooms and medical offices. There is frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
NOMS Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
