Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.
SUMMARY
Serves as a specialist in hearing and vestibular (balance) systems. Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats hearing disorders and balance impairments for the pediatric to geriatric population. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Services include: evaluation of hearing, hearing aid(s) fitting and dispensing including electroacoustical performance and real ear measurements, aural rehabilitation, evaluation of the vestibular system, counseling of patients and their families, documentation of results, correspondence with educational programs and third party hearing aid funding sources, and discussion of patient results and needs with PCP and otolaryngologist. Trained to provide hearing aids and the necessary follow up rehabilitative care. Work with other assistive listening devices if hearing aids are not an effective solution. Trained to reposition patients with benign positional vertigo.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Either Doctor of Audiology or Master’s in audiology required. Certified or certification eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association required. State of Massachusetts license in audiology required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
EXPERIENCE
Five to seven years professional experience working with the hearing impaired of various ages required.
SKILLS
Ability to relate to individuals of all ages. Excellent communication, language, and interpersonal skills. Normal corrected hearing/listening skills. Skilled in preparing written patient evaluations. Ability to use American Sign Language or other languages preferred but not required.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
Benefits Include:
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays,
- Paid professional development,
- Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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