Audiologist-PD

About the position

The Audiologist position at Kaiser Permanente involves providing diagnostic evaluations of auditory and vestibular systems for both adults and children. The role includes counseling patients, making recommendations for rehabilitation, and determining candidates for cochlear implant surgery. The position requires adherence to company policies and relevant laws while maintaining professional competency.

Responsibilities

• Selects, performs, and interprets diagnostic test data for pediatric and geriatric populations, vestibular function, and facial nerve integrity.
• Counsels patients and informs them of future therapeutic plans.
• Provides mobile diagnostic services for inpatients, ICU, NICU, and operative patients.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and referrals for hearing aids.
• Keeps accurate and comprehensive records in patients' medical charts and department-based files.
• Performs daily equipment biological calibrations, maintains equipment, and initiates requests for repair.
• Instructs monthly patient education class.
• Assists families with placement into appropriate education settings for hearing-impaired children.
• Serves as a resource for hearing and vestibular assessment (and rehabilitation) to physicians, paraprofessionals, and patients regarding hearing health diagnostics and care.
• Maintains professional competency.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Audiology required.
• Audiologist License (California) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year of experience as an Audiologist preferred.