Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests to determine nature, degree and type of hearing problem.

• Consults with patients on the nature of hearing loss and communicative problems. Develops individualized treatment programs. Conducts follow-up to determine patient progress. Modifies therapy program.

• Interprets results and dictates reports for medical records. Consults with other medical professionals.

• Plans and directs treatment programs. Works with other therapists.

• Instructs patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures.

• Develops new audiologist programs and services.

• Performs hearing aid evaluations and dispenses hearing aids.

• Checks hearing aids, repairs and sells batteries for them.

• Makes referrals for further diagnostic evaluation and therapy and/or treatment.

• Conducts rehabilitation therapy including auditory training.

• Trains interns, students and technical staff in testing and rehabilitative procedures.

• Maintains audiology equipment. Helps select audiologic equipment, orders hearing aids, and other supplies.

• Plans daily schedules, maintains appointments and records fees for service.

• Collects data and prepares reports. Maintains patient statistics.

• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Doctorate from an accredited College or University.