Lead Audiologist-ENT; Woodlands

Position: Lead Audiologist-ENT (Woodlands)
Location: Spring

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Audiologist is a practicing audiologist with experience in diagnostic testing and treatment for hearing disorders in addition to leadership and administrative abilities. This role will entail a clinical focus as a provider with administrative responsibilities related to opening, operating, and maintaining the audiology departments within the Houston Methodist system.

The Lead Audiologist should be self-motivated, will maintain a high level of care with professionalism, and is able to uphold and promote the ICARE values of Houston Methodist. This position will require traveling to the medical center and satellite facilities as well as working in the clinical setting.

The Lead Audiologist position actively participates in the educational imperative of the Department of Audiology. Additionally, this position provides leadership and input on issues related to the work of the Audiology staff, creates the monthly Audiologist work schedule, approves and coordinates PTO requests, and generally represents the interests and needs of the Audiology group.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

* Doctorate of Audiology

EXPERIENCE

* Five years of experience in Audiology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

* BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and

* AUDIO - Audiologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and  and

* ASHA-CCC-A - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Audiology (ASHA) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and

* AAA - American Academy of Audiology
- Certified by Amer Board of Audiology (ABA) - American Board of Audiology

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

* Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components

* Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families

* Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge of technology and treatment applications

* Ability to adapt to work environment changes

* Ability to maintain confidentiality, including HIPPA regulations compliance

* Ability to adjust work schedule to meet varying demands

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Provides follow-up care and counseling to patients and their families. Administers and interprets auditory evoked potential studies as well as electronystagmography and videonystagmography assessments. Utilizes supervisory support as appropriate.

* Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Ensures ongoing professional development for self, clinical staff, and student affiliates. Takes an active role to positively affect employee satisfaction within the department by creating a positive work environment for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.

* Roles models communication techniques in an active, positive and effective manner to all healthcare team members, creating a climate free of fear by communicating and questioning, encouraging and supporting others to do the same, constructively influencing team morale. Leads improvement initiatives for department score for turnover/retention/employee engagement.

* Ensures ongoing professional development for self, clinical staff, and student affiliates.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Performs safe and effective care accurately administers and interprets fundamental audiometric evaluation. Collaborates with the Chairman of Otorhinolaryngology to communicate and facilitate the integration of best practices for Audiology care and to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of auditory services.

* Identify areas of needed improvement with each clinic individually to support the ENT Physicians and to increase overall efficiency and profitability. Establishes and maintains quality of care and service standards. Ensures staff is in compliance with audiology licensing laws, and ethical codes and other local, state and federal regulations. Responsible for evaluating clinical competency and annual performance evaluation to ensure high-quality professional standards.

* Performs, evaluates, and documents equipment calibration as assigned. Modifies test battery as appropriate for each individual patient. Recommends appropriate audiological services for patients. Selects, validates, and dispenses appropriate assistive…