Job Description

The Audiology Extern is responsible for applying didactic learning to the clinical setting under the mentorship and guidance of a fully credentialed and licensed audiologist. With support and guidance of the Audiologist, the Extern will provide diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services to inpatients and outpatients including assessment, treatment planning and implementation with related documentation. Patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, are part of the practice.

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Care Delivery

* Receives referrals, screens and/or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention

* Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan, including goal setting

* Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others, and care team

* Monitors patient's response and modifies treatment to achieve goals

* Provides input to improve patient or employee safety. Follows all policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines related to safety

* Documents the results of patient's assessment, treatment and follow-up

* Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the Audiology services delivered. Reports associated problems to mentor or supervisor as indicated

* Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third-party requirements

* Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of mentor, the department or organization/hospital administrative staff

* Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served

* Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources

Education:

Actively enrolled as a 4th year student in an accredited audiology program

Experience:

Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds

• Area of Interest: Therapy;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
• Department: Pediatric Audiology - Provider;
• Shift: Monday-Friday; outpt clinic, flexible hours, Full Time; No weekends/No holidays;
• Job ID: 151425;

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