Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Audiologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A doctoral degree in Audiology (Au.D.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is required.
No prior work experience is required.
An Audiology license from the Arkansas Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is required.
The role requires maintaining technical competency with diagnostic, screening, and computer-assisted clinical equipment.
Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is recommended; an ABESPA “OK to Work” letter is accepted while licensure is being processed.

Responsibilities

Perform audiological evaluations and screenings using developmentally appropriate techniques and follow departmental patient-care policies, procedures, and protocols.
Review medical records and interview parents or caregivers to obtain relevant health information and patient histories before each evaluation, then determine an appropriate evidence-based protocol.
Implement action plans with recommendations and counsel and educate patients and families using appropriate language and educational materials; involve them in decision-making as appropriate.
Maintain technical competency with clinical equipment, including diagnostic, screening, and computer-assisted applications, and update competencies as required.
Determine options involving traditional amplification, cochlear implants, bone-anchored implants, and FM technology, and educate patients and families to support decision-making.
Pre-select appropriate devices and ear molds based on audiometric configuration, listening environment, and level of functioning; use computer-assisted applications and confirm selections through functional and objective measures.
Counsel patients and families about adjustment, device care and maintenance, expectations, follow-up protocols, and individualized audiological plans of care; provide written and visual materials and confirm understanding before discharge.
Administer and interpret specialized testing in complex cases according to clinic standards.
Generate documentation for recordkeeping, reporting, referrals, electronic medical records, and required databases; ensure charge documentation accurately reflects procedures performed and obtain releases for sharing results.
Complete other duties assigned by the director or the director’s designee.

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

CC014300 Audiology - Little Rock

Summary:

PRN schedule during clinic hours of Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (not benefit-eligible)

Additional Information:

Provides a wide range of audiological services utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques for patients from birth to 21 and approved adult patients.

Required Education:

Doctoral degree - Au.D. or Ph.D

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Direct - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Audiology License - AR Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Recommended Certifications:

Clinical Competence – Audiology (CCC-A) - ASHA - American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Will accept ABESPA “OK to Work” letter while licensure is being processed. - AR Board of Examiners Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Description

1. Performs audiological evaluations and screenings; Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specific protocols regarding patient care.

2. Reviews medical records and interviews parent/caregiver to obtain pertinent health information and relevant patient histories prior to each evaluation to determine a developmentally appropriate evidence-based protocol.

3. Implements a plan of action with appropriate recommendations and counsels/educates every patient and family utilizing appropriate language and including relative educational materials; involves the patient/family in decision-making as appropriate.

4. Maintains technical competency with all clinical equipment, including diagnostic, screening and computer-assisted applications, updating competencies as required.

5.Determines options regarding traditional amplification, cochlear implants, bone-anchored
implants, FM technology, etc. and provides information and education to family/patient in order to navigate the decision-making process.

6. Pre-selects appropriate device(s) and ear molds based on audiometric configuration, patients listening environment and level of functioning, utilizing computer assisted applications when appropriate and confirms through functional and objective measures.

7. Counsels patient/family regarding the adjustment process, device care/maintenance, appropriate expectations, needed follow-up protocol and provides written/visual materials to support. Confirms family understanding regarding device care/maintenance and the recommended individualized plan of care for the patient's audiological needs prior to discharge.

8. Demonstrates emerging competency to administer and interpreter specialized testing in complex cases according to clinic standards.

9. Generates appropriate documentation for recordkeeping, reporting and referrals in the electronic medical record and required databases; Ensures documentation for charges accurately reflects procedures performed; Obtains appropriate releases to share results with others involved in care/treatment.

10. Completes all other duties as assigned by the director or his/her designee.

About the Company

Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides pediatric medical care across many specialties through a Little Rock-based hospital and a network of clinics. It delivers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and disease-specific clinics, with care coordinated through doctors, referrals, and online tools like patient portals and bill payment. The hospital stands out by focusing on family-centered, kid-specific care, offering extensive community programs, education, and research through the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and clinical trials. Its goal is to improve children’s health by delivering comprehensive care close to home, expand access with new facilities in Northwest Arkansas, and support families with resources and partnerships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $36.7M
Headquarters: Little Rock, AR
Founded: 1912

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