Audiologist - FT, PT, PRN at West Florida Medical Center Clinic PA – Pensacola, Florida

JOB SUMMARY
Audiologist performs clinical audiological services, participates in growth of audiology department through various projects, and strives to promote hearing rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administer and interpret audiological testing.

• Counsel patients and make appropriate recommendations regarding diagnostic testing.

• Perform hearing aid services including hearing aid evaluations, deliveries, checks, and patient-oriented counseling.

• Administer and interpret electrophysiological testing (ABR and ECochG).

• Promote a professional department and resolve patients’ questions/problems to ensure patient satisfaction.

• Attend consumer seminars, open houses, and health fairs as needed.

• Counsel and recommend assistive listening device technology as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum education requirement is a Master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited University.

• Must be licensed by the State of Florida as an Audiologist or Provisional Audiologist prior to hire and/or transfer into this position. Must maintain license throughout employment in this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)

• Standing/Walking: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from ¾ of the time

• Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods.

• Ability to perform constant repetitive hands and finger motions.

• Ability to be mobile and work in various positions (standing, sitting, bending, and walking) for extended periods of time.

• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes

• Seeing: Yes

• Hearing: Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Exposed to frequent and constant interruptions in daily functions/schedule.

• Must be available to customers and staff throughout the day.

• May be required to work extended hours to meet department needs.

• Clinical/Medical practice back office operations.