Audiologist Travel Therapist Jobs

Travel Audiologist - $5,051 per week in Yakima, WA - Shift: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Description: As an Audiologist you will apply the principles of hearing science and audiology to formulate an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) and/or independent medical exam for a population of soldiers. The audiologist's scope of practice is to provide a professional opinion on the severity of the hearing problem, the diagnosis, the causation, and assessing the probability that the hearing problem is related to military service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for administering and interpreting a variety of tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, the site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational and conduct medical record reviews of past audiograms and documents to determine the likely cause of the hearing loss, and to state the prognosis and address the issues of hearing loss and tinnitus. Operates computerized programs and utilizes application software and databases in order to enter, modify, and access information into/from electronic medical records, and utilizing report writing formats. Maintains patient confidentiality with written and verbal information per HIPAA. Responsible for conducting otoscopic examinations, cerumen management, and calibration checks of audiometric equipment. Lead paraprofessional staff training for Audiology specific skills and certifications as required by all LOB. Completion of Veterans Benefits Administration Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs). Education and/or Experience: (includes certificate & licenses) A Doctorate Degree in Audiology (Au. D) from an accredited college or university is required. 2-3 years of clinic practice experience. Currently licensed Audiologist in state employed and license shall be unrestricted. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and/or American Academy of Audiology (AAA) certification prior to hire. Qualifications: Required: Masters or better in Audiology. Licenses & Certifications Preferred: American Acad of Audiologist

Travel Audiologist - $698 per week in Duluth, GA - Job Title: Audiologist Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Audiologist Duration: 14 weeks Shift: 8x5 Days Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Board certification required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: Competency with VNG testing Description: Experienced in seeing patients of all ages for comprehensive audiologic evaluations. Competency with VNG testing is essential. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with optional Saturdays. Flexible to work 3 or 4 days if not available for 5 days. Patient encounters per shift range from 15 to 20. Facility does not require board certification in certain areas. Credentialing timeframe is estimated at 21 days. No additional certifications required. Facility trauma level is 0. Pediatric trauma level is also 0.

Travel Audiologist - $2,437 per week in San Antonio, TX - Job Title: Audiologist Profession: Audiology Specialty: Pediatric Audiology Duration: 13 months Shift: Monday - Friday Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: 1 year minimum required, pediatric experience preferred License: Active Audiology Licensure in the State of Texas required Certifications: BLS required, ASHA or ABA certification required Must-Have: Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD) required Description: Tests, evaluates, and prescribes treatment of hearing disorders in the pediatric population. Provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients, including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, acoustic immittance testing, earmolds, hearing aids, bone-conduction hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation. Chooses appropriate tests considering history and reason for referral. Administers routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations. Assesses communication skills through observation and informal interactions. Makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations. Communicates results to parents in an effective manner. Provides parent education and appropriate department handouts. Plans and coordinates follow-up care for patients who have or are at risk for hearing loss. Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow-up testing, educational adaptations, and home care. Involves parents/family in care plans and educational activities and obtains medical history. Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression and developmental milestones. Obtains and interprets age-specific audiometric data correctly. Uses age-appropriate communication style and language with patients. Takes precautions for safety and injury prevention related to age. Possesses knowledge and skill to use age-appropriate equipment for assessment and treatment. Provides physical, emotional, and psychosocial support consistent with the patient's developmental level. Possesses knowledge of how to utilize age-specific resources within the community. Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect. Ensures that work areas are organized, safe, and professional in appearance. Accurately completes documentation and charges within department guidelines. Completes clear, concise reports using documentation templates. Self-manages own schedule to improve productivity. Follows guidelines related to the prevention of unauthorized disclosure of protected health information. Maintains strict confidentiality. Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner. Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Implements job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission and code of ethics. Performs duties with little to no supervision. Performs other related work as required.