Audiologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network - Bethlehem, PA

Full-time

Bethlehem, PA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Audiologist position at Lehigh Valley Health Network involves managing adult and pediatric auditory and vestibular disorders. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating patients' hearing and balance issues using advanced technology and procedures, contributing to a high-quality healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and interprets diagnostic testing and comprehensive audiologic evaluations.
• Counsels patients regarding hearing aids and provides hearing aid evaluations and fittings.
• Investigates and studies the underlying causes, precipitating factors, and symptomatic behavior of impaired speech patterns.
• Monitors condition of equipment and calls appropriate repair/maintenance personnel when necessary.
• Evaluates hearing disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
• Evaluates psychological information to measure the impact of hearing loss on a patient.
• Conducts research related to the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders.
• Attends meetings related to patient diagnostic evaluation, treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Audiology
• 1 year experience in an audiology setting/will accept CCC as 1 year of experience
• Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions.
• Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information to others.
• Knowledge of contemporary audiology practices.
• Skill to identify and treat hearing and other auditory disorders.
• Licensed Audiologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate in Audiology

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus; 24-Month Commitment