Therapist II; Audiologist

Job Title

Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional:

• Yes

Computer software to be used:

• Word

Interview Mode:

• In Person

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and/or

Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an earned Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Four years of experience in applying the theory, principles, and/or techniques of speech-language therapy or audiology
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Mandatory Skills/Certification(s) Requirement:

• Applicants must possess a current and valid license to practice Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology in the State of New Jersey as issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.

Desired

Skills:

• Proficient in American Sign Language preferred but not mandatory.

Job Duties Case Management:

• Provides case management for all individuals with diagnosed hearing losses (mild profound).
• Triennial Hearing Screenings:
• Screening of approx. 150 individuals. Submits final draft quality screening report.
• Conduct additional screenings if necessary.
• Consults with individuals, WDC Staff, family or guardians.
• Annual Hearing Screenings: Submits final draft quality screenings and make any recommendations as needed.
• New Admission Hearing Screenings: Administers hearing screenings to new admissions within fourteen (14) days of admission date.
• Inservice Training: Provides in-service training to WDC staff
• Hearing Conservation Program:
• Participates in the WDC Hearing Conservation Program for employees in cooperation with the Safety Office.
• Evaluates at-risk staff as identified by the Safety Office.
• In-services staff on hearing safety, etc.
• Maintains testing and training records.
• Equipment Safeguarding and Calibration: WDC has available all-needed equipment, inclusive of portable audiometer, diagnostic audiometer and sound booth, impedance audiometer and evoked response audiometer.
• Maintaining Audiology Files: Maintains confidentiality. Maintains Audiology, Speech Department Files, and Client Binders current as they pertain to all audiological information
• Statistical Reports: Submits a monthly statistical report by the 3rd workday
• Annual Review of Audiology Procedures: All procedures must be reviewed and updated annually. Any needed revisions must be completed by May 30th of contract year.
• Monthly Billing/Invoice: Submits a monthly bill with the following information:
• Dates of Service
• Hours worked for each date
• Hourly fee for service
• Total Amount Due
• Attached Time Records

Job Responsibilities in Brief Case Management:

• Triennial Hearing Screenings
• Annual Hearing Screenings
• New Admission Hearing Screenings
• In-service Training
• Hearing Conservation Program (for Employees)
• Equipment Safeguarding/Calibration/Procurement
• Maintaining Audiology Files
• Maintaining Statistical Reports
• Annual Review of Audiology Procedures
• Submission of Detailed Monthly Billing