Audiologist
Milwaukee, WI 
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Job Description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:

  • Evaluates patients referred to the Audiology Program.
  • In doing so, determines patient's hearing level, determines most likely site of damage to auditory system, anticipates degree of disability resulting from hearing loss, predicts potential benefits from hearing aid use and/or special training, and prescribes and dispenses hearing aids for hearing impaired patients.
  • Counsels and instructs patients/families in rehabilitative needs, monitors patient's progress and maintains clinical records according to established procedures.
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sociology, acoustics and phonetics, Auditory rehabilitation, cochlear implants, cerumen management, auditory processing, hearing aid technology and clinical pediatric audiology skills as acquired through completion of a clinical doctorate of audiology (AuD) degree.
  • Current license with the State of Wisconsin.
  • Certificate of clinical competence in audiology as granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or certificate-eligible and retain certificate within 12 months of hire.
  • Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. One to two years experience in a pediatric medical setting to provide experience with hearing aid fitting, special testing methods for children, infants and multiply handicapped and to gain knowledge regarding the special needs of children in the difficult-to-test pediatric population, i.e. cleft palate, Down syndrome, VCF, NICU, developmentally delayed, and the like.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association, License Audiologist (156) - State of Wisconsin

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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