Potomac Healthcare Solutions is hiring: Audiologist - Part Time in Charleston

Audiologist

NH Clinic Charleston, SC

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of audiologist services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF Director.
• Administer audiological tests for active-duty personnel and their dependents and DoD civilian employees enrolled in the Hearing Conservation Program. (Newborns to geriatric patients).
• Review accompanying consultation forms and records and independently decide on which tests to administer, how many tests are necessary, and adapt test techniques and utilize clinical judgment based on audiological and psychological precepts.
• Conduct routine tests, to include air conduction, bone conduction, speech reception thresholds and speech discrimination, including high intensity speech discrimination testing.
• Test for non-organicity and determine accuracy and reliability of test results. Administer additional tests to rule out presence of non-organicity such as the Stenger Test. Employ objective test techniques such as Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) to help determine true organic thresholds.
• Conduct special Audiological tests as necessary to assist the otologist in the medical diagnosis of site of lesion to differentiate between cochlear and retro cochlear pathology. Independently determine which tests are indicated.
• Perform Electrophysiological tests such as Auditory Brainstem Response, Electrocochleography and Otoacoustic Emissions when indicated and appropriate.
• Conduct Hearing Aid Evaluation.
• Administer formal objective hearing aid evaluations and informal subjective selection of hearing aids to both children and adults.
• Recommend for purchase the instrument, which is most effectively suited to the patient's needs, orient patient to hearing aid use, and initiate a proper attitude for rehabilitation by means of an appropriate psychological approach.
• Maintain area audiometric equipment pool; request required equipment as needed.
• Selection of Hearing Aids. Objectively evaluate hearing aids by administering audiological tests to compare the performance of several hearing aids carefully selected by the audiologist as most appropriate for the type and degree of hearing loss; determine based on test results and clinical judgment which aids are most effective.
• Administer computerized real ear-canal probe microphone measurements providing precision hearing aid fittings.
• Arrange for issue of selected aid to active and retired personnel and recommend purchase of aid to dependents.
• Follow the Audiology Division Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing of referrals to fit hearing aids by commercial hearing aid specialists, and recommendation of purchase of aid after subsequent testing and orientation for all patients not eligible for military issue.
• Aural Habilitation.
• Provide hearing aid orientation, hearing conservation techniques, and individual adjustment counseling.
• Immittance Audiometry. Measure acoustic characteristics of ear to assist in the diagnosis of middle ear and sensorineural pathologies. Middle ear acoustic measurements of the eustachian tube function and monitoring of acoustic reflex shall also be performed to aid the otolaryngologist in ontological diagnosis. Prepare summary of the measurements and interpretation of results.
• Pediatric Testing. Provide testing of pediatric patients to include play audiometry and conditioned orientation reflex audiometry.
• Utilize knowledge of the development of auditory systems and psychological maturation when administering audiometry to newborns.
• Recognize and report symptoms of problems in addition to hearing loss in pediatric patients to include mental retardation, emotional disturbances, and brain function.
• Recognize signs of social inadequacy, shyness, withdrawal, depression etc. to judge the validity of hearing tests in older children.
• Counsel parents as required regarding child's problem, interpret results, and provide guidance and advice on educational and training needs.
• Provide narrative summary of each child to referring physician and other interested agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in audiology.
• Graduate from an educational program accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Pathology (CAA) or the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE).
• Possess a certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in the field of Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA-CCCA) or certification from the American Board of Audiology of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).
• Minimum of one year of experience as an Audiologist.
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.