Clinical Audiologist

WRSD is seeking a clinical audiologist to provide audiological services to patients in our community clinic to include assessment, recommendations for amplification, monitoring of hearing status, maintenance of equipment and overseeing the rehabilitation of patients.

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
• 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.

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:

Laurie Brown

Director of Outreach Services

32 Norway Street

Longmeadow, MA 01106

lbrown@wrsdeaf.org

Available Positions