Pediatric Audiologist – PRN

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Organization:

Pediatric Audiology

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing disorders to improve communication function. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Are you a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Audiologist looking to make a difference in children’s lives? Join our dedicated team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, where you’ll provide expert care to infants, children, and adolescents with hearing and balance disorders.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations for pediatric patients, including newborn hearing screenings and diagnostic assessments.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment and intervention plans.

• Provide family-centered education and counseling on hearing loss, hearing aids, and assistive technologies.

• Support follow-up care and documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Audiology (Au.D. or Ph.D.)

• Current Tennessee Audiology license (or eligibility)

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to work PRN/as needed, including coverage for vacations, high-volume periods, or special clinics

Why Join Vanderbilt?

• Work in a nationally ranked children’s hospital known for excellence in pediatric care

• Collaborate with leading experts in audiology, otolaryngology, and speech-language pathology

• Enjoy a supportive, mission-driven environment focused on innovation and family-centered care

Make a Lasting Impact

If you're passionate about helping children hear and communicate to their fullest potential, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing.
• Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family is/are not receiving benefit. Incorporates educational needs for patient and family. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others.
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