What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist position at Fairview Health Services?
The Audiologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice at the M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center, Minneapolis - primarily responsible for adult diagnostic testing and full range of hearing aid selection, fitting and followup. Patient care includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. Join a supportive, collaborative team of 9 audiologists and 1 assistant who work closely with neurotology, ENT and other specialists!
- FTE 0.9 position, authorized for 72 hours per pay period
Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
Audiology at the M Health Clinics and Surgery Center, Minneapolis includes a multidisciplinary balance center, cochlear implant program and large hearing aid program. The team is part of the larger M Health Fairview system in which 27 audiologists work in 11 locations across the Twin Cities and greater MN region. Primary duties of this position will be adult diagnostic testing and hearing aids.
Responsibilities
Evaluation
Captures pertinent data
Performs routine hearing evaluations, physiologic auditory assessment and special auditory testing
Hearing aid evaluation and fittings
Plan of Care
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team & establishes appropriate discharge plan
Skilled Intervention
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Follows department billing standards
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical standard process
Productivity
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Quality Improvement
Finds opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Qualifications
Required
- Current Audiology licensure in the State of Minnesota
- BLS for Provider
Preferred
- Doctorate in Audiology
- 1 years of practicing audiology experience
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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