Audiologist

Audiologist

Hiring Department: Audiology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1022010

Posting Close Date: December 14, 2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary
The Audiology Specialist will diagnose and treat disorders of human hearing, balance and tinnitus in children and adults and provide treatment as needed. Advise colleagues on select cases, supervise Audiology graduate students, and develop programs in conjunction with Director of Speech Pathology, Audiology and Hospital Neurosciences. Participate in education of students, residents, physicians and health care professionals by developing education materials, presenting lectures and in-service education and speaking with community groups.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize appropriate diagnostic instruments and specialized tests to diagnose the nature of hearing disorders and interpret findings.
• Diagnose and treat patients that are referred to the specialist from the primary physician.
• Develop and administer a plan of care and formulate goals for future therapy sessions.
• Provide education and counseling to individuals with hearing disorders and their family members.
• Create home programs and instruct patients in the use of corrective techniques.
• Present lectures and in-service education for medical students, resident physicians, attending physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Visit classrooms and community centers to assist on assessment, lessons in hearing and hearing disorders and mentor students.
• Identify and establish contact with accredited outside treatment and rehabilitation centers to increase the number of referral sources available to the Division of Audiology.
• Identify and create programs, processes and policies designed to improve the delivery of patient care.
• Assist in developing annual budget.
• Complete billing, productivity statistics, and special reports as needed.
• May perform research projects concerned with developing new clinical approaches or tools in accordance with areas of professional interest and expertise.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD, PhD) or Masters Degree in Audiology (MS or MA) from an accredited Audiology education program required.
  
  
• Certificate of Clinical Competency- Audiology required.
• Illinois License in Audiology required.
  
  

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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