Audiologist

Audiologist

locations

Genesis Hospital

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR100387

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Department:

Hearing

Overview of Position:

Responsible for evaluating, planning, and treatment for patients referred to the service. Provides group and/or individual treatment to patients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Demonstrates excellence in written communication/documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.

2. Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.

3. Performs patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.

4. Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient's treatment schedule.

5. Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.

6. Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.

7. Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient only)

8. Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.

9. Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.

10. Performs other functions as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Completion of a Master's Program from an accredited school of Audiology.

2. Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health).

3. Current Ohio license and must hold certificate of Clinical Competence.

4. Ability to read, write and explain moderately complex information to other hospital staff.

5. Attention to detail and ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.

Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.

Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

Introduces self and roleconnects with everyone.

Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.

Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.

Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.

Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

Demonstrates safe patient handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).

Demonstrates safe materials handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.

Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.

Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.

2. Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.

3. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.

4. Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.

About Us

Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare.

Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region.

Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region.

In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of

services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community.

Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.