Audiologist Opportunity in Southwest Ohio

Audiologist | Premier Health

The Audiologist will be responsible for providing a wide range of audiological services to adults and children. This includes diagnosing, evaluating, and treating hearing and balance problems. The Audiologist will also provide counseling and support to patients and their families. Audiologists and Physicians have a collaborative relationship at Premier ENT Associates, which ensures that our patients receive excellent hearing health care.

Audiologist Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and evaluate hearing and balance disorders.
• Provide in-service education to patients and families on hearing loss, balance disorders, hearing aids, and other assistive technology.
• Provide appropriate hearing aid technology and aftercare of dispensing services such as hearing aid fittings, troubleshooting, conducting repairs to hearing aids, earmolds and cleaning of hearing aids.
• Educate and train hearing aid users
• Create treatment plans and follow-up care in collaboration with physicians
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families
• Refer patients to other healthcare professionals, when necessary
• Maintain accurate records and patient files

Some responsibilities that audiologists may have include: 

• Examining patients for ear, hearing, or balance problems and administering diagnostic tests including Basic audiometry (air, bone, speech), OAE screenings, Tympanometry, VRA and play audiometry and vestibular testing
• Interpreting diagnostic tests, such as audiometry evaluations and vestibular testing

• Assessment of various electrophysiologic responses, including basic suprathreshold auditory evoked response; will have some exposure to threshold evaluation using auditory evoked response

• Creating treatment plans to meet patients' goals 
• Fitting patients with hearing aids or other assistive listening devices 
• Counseling patients and their families on how to listen and communicate 
• Evaluating patients regularly to monitor their condition and modify treatment plans 
• Recording patient progress 
• Researching the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders 
• Collaborating with other medical professionals 
• Following all medical laws, guidelines, regulations, and standards 

Some skills that audiologists may need include: 

• Ability to relate to individuals of all ages 
• Above-average communication, language, and interpersonal skills 
• Unimpaired or corrected hearing/listening skills 
• Skill in preparing written patient evaluations 

Audiologist Requirements and Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree or equivalent from an accredited program
• Licensure/certification in audiology
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of hearing aid technology, assistive devices, and rehabilitation protocols
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Premier Health has grown to become the largest health system in southwest Ohio. Founded in 1995, Premier Health has more than 13,000 employees and 2,300 physicians, all with one mission: to build healthier communities.

Our comprehensive health system operates five campuses including Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville, Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood, Atrium Medical Center in Middletown and Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy and has more than 100 patient care locations.

The Sky’s the Limit in Dayton!

As the birthplace of aviation the sky is certainly the limit when it comes to the endless quality of life amenities that the Dayton area has to offer. Among the many reasons why the greater Dayton area is your destination are diverse neighborhoods, great school systems, superior healthcare and a host of leisure activities.

Dayton boasts culturally rich museums and visual art centers including The Dayton Art Institute, The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and the Schuster Performing Arts Center which hosts performances, exhibits, and events from first class world touring groups and popular community organizations such as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dayton Opera, and the Dayton Ballet. Dayton is also home to the United States Air Force Museum, the oldest and largest military and aviation museum in the country, featuring a fascinating collection of both modern and old-fashioned aerospace vehicles.

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• Top rated public school systems and a variety of private school choices. 
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