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Audiologist

Employer
University of Missouri - Columbia
Location
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 21, 2025
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Hiring Department

The School Of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description

Audiologist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maximize patient care through effective testing procedures and strategies for audiological evaluations and rehabilitation programs. This role involves performing comprehensive hearing assessments, developing and implementing habilitation/rehabilitation programs, and providing patient and family education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audiological Evaluation

- Conduct thorough evaluations of hearing using pure tone air and bone conduction audiometry, speech audiometry, impedance testing, and OAEs.
- Identify and analyze unusual or complex etiologies based on assessment results.

Testing Procedures and Strategies

- Select and implement the most effective testing procedures and strategies for each patient.
- Utilize data from assessments to guide the development of habilitation and rehabilitation programs.

Patient Care and Device Management

- Predict and assess potential benefits of hearing aids for patients.
- Select, fit, and adjust hearing aids and other assistive devices to meet individual patient needs.
- Perform repairs and modifications on hearing devices to improve function and fit.
- Maintain and update patient records, including documentation of follow-ups and care programs.

Reporting and Documentation

- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing diagnostic findings and progress achieved.
- Document patient follow-ups, care programs, and data collection related to clinical services.

Education and Counseling

- Provide basic education to patients and families about test results, hearing loss effects, and the use of hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Offer guidance on managing hearing loss and maximizing the benefits of hearing technologies.

SKILLS

- Strong diagnostic and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide patient-centered care and education.
- Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting hearing devices.
- Previous vestibular experience preferred.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's or Doctorate degree in Audiology.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $68,266 - $90,000 Yearly
Grade: PAT-010
University Title: STAFF AUDIOLOGIST
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.”

Application Materials

In addition to filling out the online application please provide a CV/Resume.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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 Mizzou

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one — it's a major land-grant institution and Missouri's largest public research university.

Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation of excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 degree programs — including more than 75 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Mizzou is recognized nationally and receives top rankings for its programs in many areas, including journalismdispute resolutionfamily and community medicinecampus writing program and Freshman Interest Groups. As one of only six public universities in the country with medicineveterinary medicine and law all on one campus, MU provides Missouri with an educated work force of doctors, veterinarians and lawyers.

At Mizzou, we know how to make an impact—and our work reaches far beyond our campus. When you become part of our community, you’ll be part of our collective effort to teach, to learn and to drive change that results in better lives and brighter futures for the world.

Mizzou Tigers are lifelong learners, and that includes our faculty and staff members. All employees have the opportunity to pursue personal and professional growth and acquire new skills for their own benefit and the benefit of the university.

Our university seeks to support the whole employee, and that includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, support that will help you find work/life balance, a focus on career planning and plenty of opportunities to find and be recognized for your success.

We support an engaged and energized university community through competitive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as diverse programs to support whole-person wellness.

Mizzou empowers employees to make a lasting financial plan with retirement plan options, some of which are accessible to all faculty and staff, no matter their eligibility for other benefits.

Mizzou is a world-renowned educational and research institution, and our first-rate faculty, staff and students are part of something big. If you’re looking for a vibrant community that offers endless opportunities to grow and make a difference throughout our state, the nation and the world, our university may be the place for you. 

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