Audiology Extern-Pediatric Audiology

Responsibilities

• 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
• Makes modifications to treatment plans based on patient responses
• Monitors patient’s progress and modifies treatment as needed 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

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled as a 4th year student in an accredited audiology program
• 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
• Must have a temporary license in the State of Iowa
• Must submit results of praxis exam to the State