Audiologist ENT Office

Position Summary

The Audiologist provides comprehensive diagnostic, rehabilitative, and counseling services for pediatric and adult patients with hearing and balance-related concerns. This role includes performing behavioral and objective audiologic assessments, pediatric and newborn diagnostic testing, and patient- and family-centered counseling. The Audiologist evaluates, programs, and manages cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing devices, providing full-scope care from candidacy through long-term follow-up. Additional responsibilities include tinnitus evaluation and counseling, coordination of implant equipment and logistics, and close collaboration with interdisciplinary providers to ensure high-quality, integrated patient care across diverse developmental and medical needs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Education & Licensure: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program required. Successful completion of supervised clinical practicum and fellowship (per state requirements). Active state licensure as an Audiologist (or eligibility for licensure) required.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Conduct comprehensive behavioral and objective assessments, including pure-tone and speech audiometry, immittance testing, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and electrophysiologic testing (ABR/ASSR) to diagnose hearing loss.
• Pediatric Audiology: Perform pediatric diagnostic evaluations such as newborn ABR/ASSR testing, Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), and Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA). Demonstrate the ability to assess individuals with a wide range of developmental and cognitive abilities.
• Counseling: Educate patients and families regarding hearing loss, treatment options, communication strategies, and hearing conservation. Provide counseling and resources related to amplification options and Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) systems.
• Implantable Hearing Devices: Evaluate and counsel candidates for cochlear implants and bone conduction implants. Provide full-scope clinical management of implant recipients, including device activation, eSRT measurements, ongoing programming, rehabilitation support, and troubleshooting. Manage implant-related equipment, including operating room device ordering, exchanges, replacements, and upgrades.
• Tinnitus Management: Evaluate patients with tinnitus and provide basic counseling, education, and management strategies.
• Interdisciplinary Care Coordination: Collaborate with otolaryngologists (ENTs), primary care providers, educational audiologists, Teachers of the Deaf (TODs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Pay Range

Dependent on experience and location: $43.07-$55.74