Audiologist
The University of Kansas Hospital
Audiologist
The University of Kansas Hospital
Academic medical center; Level I trauma
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests to determine nature, degree and type of hearing problem.
Consults with patients on the nature of hearing loss and communicative problems. Develops individualized treatment programs. Conducts follow-up to determine patient progress. Modifies therapy program.
Interprets results and dictates reports for medical records. Consults with other medical professionals.
Plans and directs treatment programs. Works with other therapists.
Instructs patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures.
Develops new audiologist programs and services.
Performs hearing aid evaluations and dispenses hearing aids.
Checks hearing aids, repairs and sells batteries for them.
Makes referrals for further diagnostic evaluation and therapy and/or treatment.
Conducts rehabilitation therapy including auditory training.
Trains interns, students and technical staff in testing and rehabilitative procedures.
Maintains audiology equipment. Helps select audiologic equipment, orders hearing aids, and other supplies.
Plans daily schedules, maintains appointments and records fees for service.
Collects data and prepares reports. Maintains patient statistics.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Doctorate from an accredited College or University.
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected].
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Academic medical center; Level I trauma
The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.
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