AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIST (PER DIEM, DAYS) - University of Washington

Req #: 234191 Department: UWMC-NW-Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic Posting Date: 11/01/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $47.09 - $65.40 per hour Shift: First Shift Notes: **WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU?** + Find out if The Whole U will help you achieve your wellness goals! + As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) **UW Medical Center-Northwest - Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Clinic** has an outstanding opportunity for a **AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIST.** **WORK SCHEDULE** - Per Diem - Day Shift **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** This role performs provides administration and direct application of audiology treatment modalities. **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community! **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** - Evaluate, plan, direct and treat all patients referred for audiology treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury - Assist patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability - Assure personal competency - Provide departmental and nursing staff instruction on aspects of audiology - Provide information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to audiology needs for optimum patient care and service - Assist in scheduling of patients visits for audiology evaluation and treatment - Perform some administrative duties at the delegation of Clinical Director/Manager, and Audiology Supervisor - Participate in infection control, safety and educational programs, both in the department and on an organizational basis **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - A Master's degree in Audiology. OR Documentation of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association approved equivalent to the Master's degree consisting of approved curriculum and student practicum hours. AND A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Two years of experience as an audiologist, or equivalent is preferred. **ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST** UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.