Audiologist

Willie Ross School for the Deaf in beautiful Longmeadow, MA is looking for an audiologist to join our team to help provide audiological services to patients in our community clinic to include assessment, recommendations for amplification, monitoring of hearing status, maintenance of equipment and overseeing the rehabilitation of patients. Also, to help provide audiological services for students in public schools to include evaluation of learning environment, recommendations for amplification, recommendations for hearing assistive technology, maintenance of equipment and installation of equipment for schools.

• Examine patients experiencing ear and hearing problems
• Perform and interpret diagnostic using age-appropriate audiological procedures (eg. conventional, CPA, VRA, DPOAEs) for both pediatric and geriatric patients
• Assess and monitor the hearing status, use of residual hearing and use of amplification
• Develop treatment plans and help patients with aural rehabilitation
• Develop special audiological procedures to test children who may be difficult to test.
• Dispense, fit and evaluate the effectiveness of new personal hearing aids
• Perform hearing aid consultations, take ear mold impressions, as necessary, and fit amplification devices following evidence-based practices including the use of real-ear measurements
• Counsel and educate patients, families, and others about hearing loss, treatment options, and proper use of amplification
• Suggest specific hearing assistive technology (HAT) as appropriate
• Make recommendations for follow-up care
• Perform hearing aid services including troubleshooting, conducting repairs, and cleaning
• Maintain comprehensive records of all services provided
• Follow all medical laws, guidelines, regulations, and standards
• Maintain ASHA certification and Massachusetts licensure
• Supervise and evaluate graduate student clinicians upon the request of the President and CEO and keep written records on the above
• Work as an effective member of the team
• Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by the President and CEO