Audiologist - DAY SHIFT - Otolaryngology Audiology - Hershey, United States - Penn State Health

Description

Penn State Health -
Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey


Work Type: Full Time


FTE: 1.00


Shift: Day


Hours: 8-Hour Shifts


Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at )


SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Assess and treat persons with hearing, balance, and related disorders, including fitting and servicing amplification. May perform research related to hearing problems.


Responsibilities

• The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%.
• Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
• Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
• Evaluate and monitor hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
• Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel, as necessary.
• Recommend, fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and osseointegrated devices.
• Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve communication related to hearing loss.
• Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
• Refer patients for additional medical or educational services, if needed.
• Participate in the education and training of audiology interns and/or externs, ENT residents, APPs, and other relevant professional.
• Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
• Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES-

• The percentage of time spent performing secondary functions is 5%.
• 
  The following duties are considered secondary to the essential duties listed above:
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Au.

D. or Ph.
D. in audiology, or master's degree if allowed by grandfathering laws

• Current license to practice audiology in Pennsylvania

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience with implantable devices, electrophysiology, and/or vestibular evaluations/treatment.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

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Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• 
  _Be Well_ with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• 
  _Be Balanced_ with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• 
  _Be Secured_ with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• 
  _Be Rewarded_ with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• 
  _Be Supported_ by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider.

As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day.

Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.

As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.


YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._

_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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Union: Non Bargained


Position Audiologist - DAY SHIFT - Otolaryngology Audiology


Location US:
PA:Hershey | Allied Health | Full Time


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