Audiologist

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Work Shift:

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Work Shift:

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

Department:

Overview of Position:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Demonstrates excellence in written communication/documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
2. Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.
3. Performs patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.
4. Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.
5. Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
6. Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
7. Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient only)
8. Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
9. Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
10. Performs other functions as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Completion of a Master’s Program from an accredited school of Audiology.
2. Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health).
3. Current Ohio license and must hold certificate of Clinical Competence.
4. Ability to read, write and explain moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
5. Attention to detail and ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.

• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.

• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.

• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.

• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

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