Clinical Pediatric Audiologist I

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Clinical Pediatric Audiologist IFull-timeEmployee Referral Amount: 1500Employee Group: ES - Exempt-Holiday PremiumFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP RehabilitationDepartment: Audiology SvcRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: YesScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift: Day - 10 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00026068-2655390Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.Clinical Pediatric Audiologists provide developmentally appropriate audiological screening, diagnostic and rehabilitation services including hearing instrument dispensing services for patients.Responsibilities include administering a variety of audiometric tests designed to determine patient's hearing range and the degree, site, and nature of damage to auditory system, dictation of findings into the medical record as well as correspondence with referring and insurance entities to obtain adequate follow-up and required authorizations. Under the guidance of theManager, the Pediatric Audiologist typically performs routine patient care and is responsible for all clinical aspects for assigned patient's care, including evaluation and treatment planning with minimal supervision.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.* Administers and interprets developmentally appropriate, comprehensive auditory evaluations and communicates impressions and recommendations to referral sources and family. * Assesses need for and recommends appropriate auditory rehabilitation including but not limited to medical referrals, amplification needs, and educational needs and associated therapeutic intervention. * Counsels patient and families in regard to evaluation findings and recommendations Dispenses recommended assistive equipment. * Maintains clear understanding of documentation required for authorization and billing purposes. Participates in public information events, volunteer fairs etc. to promote the hospital. Participates in research studies for publication and convention entries. * Prepares reports on diagnostic findings, treatment used, and patient's progress made. * Provides education and consultation to hospital staff and community to increase knowledge of auditory disorders, implications and management. * Supervises graduate students in Audiology, Medical Students and pediatric residents in evaluation of the Auditory and Vestibular systems.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely...