Audiologist The audiologist evaluates, plans and implements an audiology treatment program for patients/clients with hearing impairments and/or disorders. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care. A day in the life of an audiologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Evaluation Information Gathering: Gathers all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient's needs as per department policy, including testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate. Formulates Functional Recommendations: Incorporates evaluative findings in recommending appropriate therapy and/or rehabilitative services. Hearing Aid Dispensing: Selects and fits appropriate hearing aid(s) for patients as indicated with less than 5% return rate due to improper selection and/or fitting. Appropriate repair services on hearing aids are initiated and daily checks of all equipment are performed. Documentation/Daily Notes: Daily notes are completed as per department policy and monitoring of the patient's status and progress towards the objectives. Follow-up recommendations are updated and treatment plans are modified, as per department policy. Records, charts, logs and files are completed and accurate as per department policy. Newborn Hearing Program: Updates and adheres to all New Jersey Department of Health requirements for newborn hearing screening program and files reports in a timely manner. Discharge Plan: Participates in the ongoing development of the discharge plan that was initiated at the time of the initial evaluation. Objective data collection: The content of the evaluation contains data as outlined by departmental policies. Patient/Caregiver Education: Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon the identified learning needs in an understandable manner. Develops a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver and team members to foster an optimum environment. Administers the evaluations in a manner appropriate to the patient's disability, demonstrating respect for the patient's needs. Plan of care: Develops and implements an individualized plan of care that focuses on patient needs. Productivity: Completes patient treatments within an acceptable departmental productivity range. Safety and Body Mechanics: Procedures are provided in a safe manner utilizing proper body mechanics. Therapeutic Equipment: Recommends and provides education regarding utilization of appropriate audiology equipment. Demonstrates and implements appropriate audiology skills with patients. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Audiology. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: A Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution in Audiology. Licenses and Certifications Required: Audiology License. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Clinical Competence Certificate. Hearing Aid Dispensing License, or eligible to obtain. Compensation Minimum rate of $46,072.00 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications:
Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills:
Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
