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Organization:
Pediatric Audiology

Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability independently. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. Increases the visibility of the department and profession through activities that occur in, at least, the state and region.

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Pediatric Audiologist | Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aids and Amplification

Location: Vanderbilt Main Campus - Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (ENT Clinic) and Medical Center East

Join One of the Nation's Premier Pediatric Audiology Programs

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Pediatric Audiologist to join a collaborative team of 23 Pediatric Audiologists dedicated to providing exceptional hearing healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents.

Home to Vanderbilt University's#1-ranked Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program, Vanderbilt offers an environment where clinical excellence, innovation, education, and mentorship come together.

This role provides the opportunity to deliver comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiology, hearing aid, and bone conduction device services while caring for a diverse pediatric population referred from across Tennessee and the Southeast.

Whether you're an experienced Pediatric Audiologist or a new graduate with strong pediatric training, you'll join a team that values clinical expertise, collaboration, lifelong learning, and family-centered care.

Why Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology?

• Join a team of 23 Pediatric Audiologists
• Practice within one of the region's largest pediatric hearing programs
• Work with a broad range of pediatric diagnostic and amplification cases
• Collaborate with highly specialized multidisciplinary teams
• Access mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to Vanderbilt's academic and teaching mission
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one
• New graduates encouraged to apply

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiologic evaluations
• Conduct natural-sleep Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing
• Perform behavioral audiometry, Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs), tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and speech audiometry
• Provide hearing aid consultations, fittings, verification, troubleshooting, and follow-up care
• Conduct bone conduction device consultations and fittings
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss and treatment options
• Develop recommendations and ongoing care plans
• Document care within the electronic medical record
• Support pediatric hearing healthcare across Vanderbilt's clinical network as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program
• Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure

Preferred

• Pediatric audiology experience
• Experience with diagnostic testing and pediatric amplification
• Hearing aid and bone conduction device experience
• Commitment to family-centered care and collaborative practice

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Make an Impact

At Vanderbilt Health, you'll help children hear, communicate, learn, and thrive while building your career within one of the nation's most respected audiology communities.

Apply today to join Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates proficient in knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing. The incumbent is considered within the Division and local professional community as a resource person in at least one area of clinical audiology.
• Audiology Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Includes objectives based on the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family are not deriving benefit. Identifies and recommends additional/alternative services. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others. Is aware of, and uses PRN, standardized outcome measures to quantify treatment efficacy.
• Audiology Patient Education (Intermediate): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of counseling methods. Promotes public awareness and prevention of communicative and related disorders through local, and regional presentations to patient groups (e.g. American Tinnitus Association, Vestibular Disorders Association etc). Generates measurable improvement in understanding and quality of life of patients and their families.
• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:
LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :
Less than 1 year

Education:
Doctorate

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.