Audiologist - ENT (Baytown)

At Houston Methodist, the Audiologist position is responsible for the routine audiometric testing to support medical or nonmedical patient management; recommends and delivers aural habilitative or rehabilitative services for patients with communication disorders arising from auditory system dysfunction. This position counsels patients about hearing health and the possible need for treatment/management.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• AUDIO - Audiologist - State Licensure AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• Texas Department of Health Infant Screener registration within 90 days AND
• ASHA-CCC-SLP - AHSA-Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology within 90 days OR
• AAA - American Academy of Audiology- Certified by Amer Board of Audiology within 90 days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment

• Exhibits excellent delivery of customer service to all patients, visitors and co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly effective professional relationships with peers

• Demonstrates excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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