Audiologist

About the Role

The Speech & Hearing Center is seeking a Chattanooga-based audiologist to deliver diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, and follow-up care in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations.
• Conduct vestibular and balance assessments for patients across the lifespan, as appropriate.
• Analyze test findings and make recommendations based on the customer’s needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records noting appropriate background information, responses, and progress.
• Provide written reports and progress notes and identify differential diagnosis.
• Recommend and dispense assistive listening and hearing solutions.
• Educate patients in how to use and maintain hearing aid devices, provide demonstrations, and share information.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding hearing health, hearing loss, balance disorders, and next steps in care.
• Make follow-up calls to patients to ensure satisfaction with their assistive listening and hearing devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate effectively with management, support team, and partner organizations.

Requirements

• Au.D. or Master's degree in audiology.
• ASHA certificate of clinical competence.
• Current hearing aid dispensing and audiology licensure.
• Proficiency with a variety of hearing aid manufacturer software and hardware.
• Proven track record in hearing aid sales.
• Connection to the mission of serving those with hearing and/or communication disorders.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including a strong customer service mindset.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office business suite.

Core Values & Ethical Conduct

• Consistently model core values of Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork.
• Interact with staff, clients, management, community partners, and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
• Create and embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem-solving to improve services and delivery methods.
• Work cooperatively with staff, clients, management, funders, and community partners.
• Demonstrate wise, accountable, and careful use of resources and time.
• Conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, adhering to our code of ethics.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage.
• HSA and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), and EAP mental health resources.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on paid services.

Full-time staff enjoy a culture of belonging, professional growth, and investment in developing the next generation of leaders.