Clinical Audiologist – Cochlear Implant and/or Vestibular Specialty Opportunity – Colorado Springs At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches, and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. UCHealth Medical Group and UCHealth Audiology Clinic at Chapel Hills in Colorado Springs, CO are ready to welcome an Audiologist to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time, and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible. Join a collaborative and growing otolaryngology team in a well-established practice environment that prioritizes multidisciplinary care.
Our team includes:- 3 audiologists, 2 audiology technicians, 7 ENT physicians, and 5 ENT advanced practice providers. Our audiology and otolaryngology teams work collaboratively on the same floor to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
- This position offers the opportunity to develop a specialty focus in either cochlear implants or vestibular diagnostics, depending on your interests and experience.
- Practice Highlights
- Established Cochlear Implant Program working with Cochlear Americas, MED-EL, and Advanced Bionics
- Fully equipped vestibular laboratory including VNG, rotary chair, VEMP, and vHITCollaboration with vestibular physical therapists located in the same building
- Close integration with ENT physicians and APPs for coordinated patient care
- Epic EMR utilized system-wide
- Full-time position with a four-day work week
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services
- Collaborate with ENT physicians to support comprehensive otologic care
- Develop a specialty focus in either cochlear implant services or vestibular diagnostics (experience in one area is sufficient; both are not required)
- Preferred Experience
- Experience with cochlear implant programming and management and/or vestibular diagnostic testing
- This is an excellent opportunity for an audiologist seeking to build or expand a subspecialty practice within a supportive ENT group, with access to advanced technology and a strong interdisciplinary team.
- This position offers a competitive compensation package:
- The pay range for this full-time position is $84,032 - $110,157 annually. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. A productivity incentive may be offered for this position.
- Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible.
- Paid malpractice.
- Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually.403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
- Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program.
- UCHealth provides employer-paid short-term disability (STD) coverage as a supplement to Colorado FAMLI, offering up to 66.67% of your base pay.
- We also offer employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage, which equals 50% of your base pay, up to $17,500 per month. Additionally, you have the option to buy up LTD coverage to 60% or 66.7%.Wellness benefits.
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank.
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year.
About UCHealthUCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals, and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive, and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here.
The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) actively supports the integration of APPs throughout the medical group to promote optimal and excellent patient care. We are committed to supporting APP practice and professional development while cultivating community and connection among all members of the healthcare team. We do this through bi-directional communication, mentorship, and leadership development, which can lead to opportunities for APP involvement in committees and leadership positions.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
About Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. Colorado Springs is proud to be the home of five military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee. With a county population of around 650,000, this area boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication. With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.
