Audiologist

Willie Ross School for the Deaf in beautiful Longmeadow, MA is looking for an audiologist to support both Outreach and Tuition programs.

This role will provide audiological services for students in public schools to include evaluation of learning environment, recommendations for amplification, recommendations for hearing assistive technology, maintenance of equipment and installation of equipment for schools.

This role will also provide educational audiology services to students in a Total Communication setting, including assessment, recommendations for amplification, monitoring of hearing status, maintenance of equipment and evaluation of classroom setting to support the school’s educational and communication philosophy.

This full-time role is for 188 days of the year, following the school calendar.

Primary Duties

• Examine patients experiencing ear and hearing problems.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic using age-appropriate audiological procedures (eg. conventional, CPA, VRA, DPOAEs) for both pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Assess and monitor the hearing status, use of residual hearing and use of amplification. 
• Develop treatment plans and help patients with aural rehabilitation.
• Develop special audiological procedures to test children who may be difficult to test.
• Dispense, fit and evaluate the effectiveness of new personal hearing aids. 
• Perform hearing aid consultations, take ear mold impressions, as necessary, and fit amplification devices following evidence-based practices including the use of real-ear measurements.
• Counsel and educate patients, families, and others about hearing loss, treatment options, and proper use of amplification.
• Visit students in schools across western Massachussetts.
• Provide training and support for educational teams.
• Act as a member of team meetings.
• Suggest specific hearing assistive technology (HAT) as appropriate. 
• Make recommendations for follow-up care.
• Perform hearing aid services including troubleshooting, conducting repairs, and cleaning.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all services provided.
• Follow all medical laws, guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Maintain ASHA certification and Massachusetts licensure. 
• Supervise and evaluate graduate student clinicians upon the request of the President and CEO and keep written records on the above.
• Work as an effective member of the team. 
• Any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by the President and CEO.

Requirements

• Graduate-level degree in Audiology or equivalent, Doctorate preferred.
• ASHA certified; licensed in Massachusetts.
• Progress toward Intermediate rating on the SLPI or other comparable sign language proficiency exam to be evaluated every two years from hire.

Salary will be based on degree(s) and experience.

If interested, please send resume or contact information to:

Erika Kaftan

Education Director

32 Norway Street

Longmeadow, MA 01106

ekaftan@wrsdeaf.org

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