Audiologist PRN

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** Organization:
** Audiology - Adult Hearing Aids
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* Job Summary:

** JOB SUMMARY  Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives..
** Audiologist – Diagnostic Centers*
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* Location:

** Vanderbilt University Medical Center Satellite Clinics  
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* Schedule:

** PRN (No weekends or holidays)
** Join Our Team
** Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled PRN Audiologist to provide exceptional diagnostic care in our state-of-the-art audiology centers.

This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a collaborative team dedicated to improving hearing and balance health for patients of all ages.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Perform comprehensive diagnostic audiology evaluations, including pure-tone audiometry, speech testing, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions, and auditory brainstem response (A ) testing.
* Assess and interpret results to diagnose hearing and balance disorders.
* Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
* Educate patients and families on hearing health, treatment options, and preventive care.
* Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards.
** Qualifications
* ** Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or Master’s degree in Audiology required.
* Current state licensure and ASHA or ABA certification.
* Strong diagnostic skills and experience with advanced audiology equipment.
* Excellent communication and patient care skills.
* Work in nationally recognized diagnostic centers with cutting-edge technology.
* Flexible PRN schedule to fit your lifestyle.
* Be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence in patient care.
** Apply Today
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.  
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.  
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.  
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.  
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.  
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES  
• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice):
Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing.

• Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice):
Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which…