Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Audiologist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeMebane, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Doctorate in Audiology or a Master's degree in Audiology is required.
North Carolina Audiologist licensure and either a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or Board Certification in Audiology are required; alternatively, a fourth-year audiologist may hold a temporary license issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. A full license must be obtained after completion of the fourth year and before the temporary license expires.
No prior experience is required; a fourth-year AuD externship or residency is considered relevant clinical experience.
Clinical practice must comply with ASHA, state licensure board, and Division guidelines.

Responsibilities

Maintain an independent clinical caseload in the designated clinical area.
Provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment to diverse, medically challenging patient populations.
Deliver quality services tailored to patients' age, social, cultural, educational, and vocational backgrounds.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including reports, billing, and professional education database entries as applicable.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and Division colleagues to promote optimal patient care.
Participate in peer review and performance-improvement initiatives under the Clinical Coordinator's supervision.
Keep current in clinical practice through lectures, literature, and other educational opportunities.
Organize the daily schedule to prioritize responsibilities and integrate meetings and tasks without negatively affecting patient care or productivity.
Maintain confidentiality of patient care information and comply with Division policies and procedures.
Keep the Clinical Coordinator informed about activities, problems, and accomplishments.
Manage one's work in a self-directed manner and take accountability for actions and results.
Maintain professional conduct and provide quality care in all interactions.
Respond promptly to communications, including email, pages, and phone messages.
Use computer technology to meet job requirements and maintain productivity standards.
Complete clinical privileges consistent with job responsibilities and the personal development plan.
Perform other duties or assignments as directed to support Division goals or needs.
Meet all PEP expectations and follow Division policies and procedures.
As a Senior Clinician, create clinical practice impact based on current literature, conference knowledge, and state-of-the-art practice under the Clinical Coordinator's direction.
As a Senior Clinician, serve as a clinical resource to colleagues and other medical professionals.
As a Senior Clinician, assist the Clinical Coordinator in building collaborative relationships and teamwork among colleagues and professional staff within and outside Duke University Health System.
As a Senior Clinician, provide educational opportunities relevant to clinical practice, such as in-services, external presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, or support groups, with input from the Clinical Coordinator.
As a Senior Clinician, obtain specialized training or certification.
As a Senior Clinician, mentor new staff, clinical fellows, students, or student observers when requested.
As a Senior Clinician, provide opportunities for student observation when requested.
As a Senior Clinician, assist with training clinical staff in new or advanced skills under the Clinical Coordinator's direction.
As a Senior Clinician, assist with new staff credentialing or orientation in the specified clinical area under the Clinical Coordinator's direction.

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$5,000 Commitment Bonus & $8,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke DHIP Multi-Discipline Clinic - 480 Gregory Poole Lane, Mebane, NC 27302

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a CLINICAL AUDIOLOGIST in our Duke Otolaryngology of Mebane office located in Mebane, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and evaluate hearing of patients with ear abnormalities and/or auditory disorders through case history, clinical observation and diagnostic tests of auditory function and plan and participate in habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with auditory disorders.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently maintains a clinical caseload in designated clinical area
Provides evidence based evaluation and treatment to diverse, medically challenging patient populations
Provides quality service delivery techniques that facilitate optimum services to meet patient needs being sensitive to patient's age, social, cultural, educational and vocational background
Completes required documentation accurately and within the designated time frame which may include report writing, billing, and/ or professional education database
Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as with Division colleagues to promote best care of the patient
Participates in the peer review process
Participates in performance improvement initiatives within assigned work area under the supervision of Clinical Coordinator
Takes initiative to remain current in clinical practice through lectures, literature, and other educational opportunities
Organizes daily schedule to prioritize responsibilities including the integration of meetings, responsibilities, or tasks into schedule without negative impact on patient care or productivity
Maintains confidentiality pertaining to patient care and all Division policies and procedures
Keeps Clinical Coordinator informed of activities, problems, and/or accomplishments
Functions in a self-directed manner and takes ownership to manage self and work including responsibility for actions and accountability for results
Maintains professional demeanor and is responsible for quality care in all interactions
Responds promptly to communication (e.g., e-mail, pages and phone messages)
Uses technology (e.g., computer skills) to meet job requirements
Maintains productivity standards
Completes clinical privileges consistent with job responsibilities and personal development plan
Performs duties/ tasks/ assignments as directed to support Division goals or needs
Meets all PEP expectations and follows all Division policies and procedures
Meets and adheres to ASHA, state licensure board and Division clinical practice guidelines

SENIOR CLINICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to all duties and responsibilities of a Clinical Audiologist, a Senior Clinician is also responsible for the following:
Creates a direct impact/change on clinical practice based on current literature, conference-based knowledge, and/or state of the art practice under the direction of Clinical Coordinator
Serves as a clinical resource to colleagues and other medical professionals
Assists the Clinical Coordinator in building collaborative relationships and teamwork between colleagues and other professional staff within and external to DUHS
Provides educational opportunities relevant to clinical practice which may include inservices, external presentations, lunch and learn, or support groups with the input of the Clinical Coordinator
Obtains specialized training or certification
When requested, serves as a mentor for new staff, clinical fellows, students, or student observers
When requested, provides opportunities for student observation
Under direction of Clinical Coordinator, assists in providing training to clinical staff in new or advanced skills
Under direction of Clinical Coordinator , assists with new staff credentialing and/or orientation in specified clinical area
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Work requires a Doctorate in Audiology or a Master's degree in Audiology.
No experience required. 4th year AuD Externship/Residency is considered relevant clinical experience.NC licensure as an Audiologist and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or Board Certified in Audiology (ABOA) or; -- Temporary license (4th year Audiologist) in Audiology issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Full license: after completion of 4th year (must obtain prior to expiration of temporary license)

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

EssentialPhysical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Duke University

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