About this Rehab Audiology Manager role at Driscoll Children's Hospital
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Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday | On-call rotation
Location: Corpus Christi, TX, with frequent travel to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV)
Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced and passionate Rehab Audiology Manager to lead and support our growing Audiology Program across Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley (RGV).
This is an exciting opportunity for an Audiologist who enjoys mentoring others, developing clinical best practices, and helping advance pediatric hearing healthcare.
Working closely with the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Rehab Audiology Manager will oversee clinical operations, support staff development, and help strengthen and grow our Audiology program in both Corpus Christi and the RGV. This position is primarily focused on leadership and program development, with opportunities to provide direct patient care when additional clinical support is needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership, clinical guidance, and professional development opportunities for Audiologists across Corpus Christi and the RGV.
- Program Development: Develop and implement standardized clinical protocols, evidence-based best practices, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure exceptional pediatric patient care.
- Externship Program: Oversee the Audiology externship program, mentor doctoral Audiology students, and collaborate with universities and clinical preceptors.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay current on Texas laws, professional standards, insurance billing requirements, and regulatory guidelines related to Audiology services.
- Department Operations: Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, staff competencies, and performance evaluations while supporting departmental goals.
- Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, rehabilitation leadership, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and support program growth.
- Clinical Support: Provide direct pediatric Audiology patient care as needed during staffing shortages or increased patient volumes.
- Travel: Frequently visit our RGV locations to provide onsite leadership and support.
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent degree in Audiology from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5 years of related clinical experience.
- Current Texas Audiologist license.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Strong clinical knowledge, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to mentor staff, collaborate across departments, and support clinical operations.
- Willingness and availability to travel to the Rio Grande Valley.
Preferred:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA.
- Pediatric Audiology experience, preferably in a hospital or outpatient setting.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or clinical mentorship experience.
- Experience supervising Audiology externs or students.
- Knowledge of pediatric diagnostic testing, clinical protocols, and insurance billing requirements.
