Audiologist Job in Kensington, Maryland US
Audiologist
***This position will float between Largo, Kensington, and Capitol Hill. Licensure in MD and DC will be required.*** To assess, diagnose, treat patients w/ hearing, balance related disorders. Essential Functions: - Evaluates patients audiologic function, interprets findings, reviews test results w/ patient or responsible adult. - Documents patients case history, test results recommendations for follow up in the medical record reports results recommendations to referring physician /or PCP. - Counsels patients about treatment options for hearing loss refers patients to ENT for consultation when appropriate. - Counsels patients about management of chronic tinnitus. - Educates patients about hearing conservation. - Evaluates patients vestibular function when referred for dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance. - Performs canalith repositioning maneuvers for patients w/ BPPV counsels patients about vestibular rehabilitation exercises when appropriate. - Performs interprets electro physiologic special tests of the peripheral central auditory system. - Evaluates infant hearing status w/ a comprehensive battery of tests. - Evaluates patients hearing aids when appropriate enters external referrals for hearing aids for members w/ a hearing aid benefit. - Consults w/ physicians about management of hearing vestibular disorders. - Performs other related duties as directed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 2 years of experience w/ Au.D or a minimum of 10 years of experience w/ Master's degree required. - Current Audiology license in appropriate jurisdiction is required. - CPR certification required. - National Provider Identification (NPI) required. - Enrollment in PECOS required within 1 month of hire. Preferred Skills: - Minimum of three years experience as an audiologist, independently competent with VING and ABR testing preferred.