Audiologist (Flexible Scheduling Options for Per-Diem Positions, Shift-Differentials)

The Impact You Can Make

Are you interested in making a lifechanging impact on patients who struggle with auditory disorders and/or hearing loss? Glens Falls Hospital is looking for qualified candidates for our per-diem Audiologist opportunity! Come join our team of exceptional healthcare team members in the Glens Falls Hospital Hearing Center and make a meaningful difference with your work!

Team Impact

Glens Falls Hospital is proud to have the region's largest team of audiologists and hearing aid dispensers who serve patients in our community. Our talented and compassionate team of audiology providers work together to improve the quality of life of our patients. We work closely with otolaryngology, primary care providers, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care.

In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, treating, and counseling pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with hearing and balance disorders. This position involves evaluating hearing and balance, dispensing hearing aids, and completing follow-up hearing aid care for patients across all age groups. Routine department meetings and hearing aid manufacture trainings will help you stay current with technology that can be used to improve the quality of life of patients.

Highlights include:

• Per-diem position with flexible scheduling
• Clinic hours during the daytime only!
• Ideal for professionals who have an interest in providing care for patients across the lifespan
• For new graduates, we will provide on-the-job training and mentorship with a paid orientation to help ensure your success
• Unique opportunity to work alongside a team of innovative licensed audiologists with Doctorates of Audiology
• From recent graduates to seasoned providers, our dynamic team collaborates regularly
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others by improving communication abilities of members of our community
• Other benefits include tuition/licensure reimbursement, a referral bonus program, free access to our Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Position

Diagnostics

• Administer and interpret hearing and balance evaluations for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. Testing includes comprehensive hearing evaluations, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, OAE, AABR, tinnitus evaluations, VNG, and ototoxic monitoring.

• Counsel patients/family members regarding results, and provide recommendations

• Gather and record data, prepare reports, bill for services, and maintain patient charts in an electronic medical record

Rehabilitation

• Formulate audiological amplification treatment plans for patients across the lifespan

• Develop a rational treatment and monitoring plan, including the use of amplification, assistive listening devices, and aural rehabilitation

• Demonstrate knowledge of current amplification technologies, fitting practices, and validation procedures

Professionalism and Documentation

• Contribute to a positive work environment, support the teamwork among all staff, participate in mutual problem solving to achieve positive outcomes, participate in departmental meetings and initiatives

• Document encounters and generate written reports that are accurate and timely

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience



Education/Accredited Programs

• Doctorate Degree (AuD) in Audiology or fourth year AuD student in externship program

Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• New York State license in Audiology required

• Hearing Aid Dispenser New York State registration required

• Valid NYS Driver's License for travel between sites for the provision of care and meetings required

• CPR Certification required (or completed within 6 months of hire via hospital training opportunities)

Experience/Abilities

• Knowledge of audiology methods

• Working knowledge of current hearing aid technology (continuing education provided)

• Basic computer skills and use of electronic medical record

• Ability to use software for hearing aid fitting, word processing, and scheduling programs

• Interpersonal skills and teamwork

• Initiative to problem solve independently

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $30.57 to $56.11 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.