Audiology Vestibular Fellow - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description Summary

5th year Audiology Vestibular Fellowship opportunity available at the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology invites applications for an audiologist with interest in developing a career with expertise in vestibular clinical evaluation. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD, PhD). This 1-2 year position is specifically designed to gain experience in vestibular diagnostic evaluation and interpretation as a member of multi-disciplinary vestibular team including audiologists, physical therapists, nutritionist, neurotologists with a focus to develop a portfolio of vestibular related translational research.

The Department of Otolaryngology includes a large physician faculty and professional practice of multiple disciplines including the Otology Division of five neurotologists/otologists as well as a growing Division of Audiology with 20 audiologists with five primarily involved with the vestibular program. Vestibular evaluations are provided primarily at the main campus of MUSC in downtown Charleston.

Responsibilities: Perform and interpret vestibular evaluations for all ages and may include vHIT, c and oVEMP tests, VNG, rotary chair tests, eCoG, CDP, audiometry, impedance testing. Provide documentation/reports as well as appropriate billing for evaluations. Maintain diagnostic equipment, follow proper infection control policies and maintain disposable supplies for the vestibular lab. Participate in monthly Vestibular Team meetings and Department courses which may include presentation. Work with mentor to develop professional development goals with protected time to develop a research portfolio.

Salary is commensurate the NRSA post-doctoral scale.

Requirements: AuD or PhD, South Carolina audiology license.

If interested, please send a letter of application, including a description of clinical and administrative experiences, a curriculum vita, and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Christine Strange, AuD, CCC-A

Clinical Director/Vestibular Program

Medical University of South Carolina

135 Rutledge Ave. #216

MSC 550

Charleston, SC 29425

Phone: 843-876-1308 ext 2

Fax: 843-876-0360

Email: [email protected]

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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