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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Pediatric Audiology
JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability independently. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. Increases the visibility of the department and profession through activities that occur in, at least, the state and region.
Audiologist – Pediatric Hearing and ENT
Shape the future of pediatric hearing care with a nationally recognized leader.
Location: Vanderbilt Health Outpatient Clinics, Greater Nashville
Schedule: Monday–Friday | No weekends or holidays
Join Vanderbilt Health and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Audiologist to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare services across our pediatric ENT and audiology practices. In this role, you'll work alongside nationally recognized pediatric otolaryngology specialists to diagnose hearing disorders, fit hearing aids, and support children through every stage of hearing development.
At Vanderbilt, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing pediatric hearing and communication outcomes through clinical excellence, innovation, and family-centered care.
Vanderbilt is home to one of the nation's leading Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs, earning consistent national recognition for excellence in patient care, clinical training, and hearing sciences. When you join Vanderbilt, you become part of a team committed to shaping the future of pediatric hearing healthcare.
Why This Role Matters
- Help children achieve their fullest communication potential through early identification and intervention.
- Partner with pediatric ENT specialists to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare.
- Support patients and families through education, counseling, and ongoing hearing aid management.
- Enjoy professional growth through interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching opportunities, and access to leading pediatric specialists.
- Perform comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiologic evaluations for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Conduct behavioral, electrophysiologic, and objective hearing assessments appropriate for pediatric populations.
- Fit, program, verify, and manage hearing aid technology for pediatric patients.
- Counsel families regarding hearing loss, amplification options, communication development, and hearing healthcare recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT), Speech-Language Pathology, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Document findings and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
- Mentor Au.D. students and support clinical education initiatives.
- Provide care across Vanderbilt's network of pediatric outreach clinics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
- Tennessee Audiology License (or eligibility for licensure).
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or eligibility.
Preferred
- Experience in pediatric audiology.
- Experience with pediatric hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-up care.
- Strong interest in family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience working within pediatric ENT clinics is preferred.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
- Nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare, hearing sciences, and clinical innovation.
- Collaborative pediatric ENT and Audiology teams dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
- Opportunities for professional development, clinical education, and academic engagement.
- Supportive, team-based culture committed to helping children and families thrive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
- Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
- Completes documentation in a timely manner.
- Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
- Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Audiology Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates proficient in knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing. The incumbent is considered within the Division and local professional community as a resource person in at least one area of clinical audiology.
- Audiology Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Includes objectives based on the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family are not deriving benefit. Identifies and recommends additional/alternative services. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others. Is aware of, and uses PRN, standardized outcome measures to quantify treatment efficacy.
- Audiology Patient Education (Intermediate): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of counseling methods. Promotes public awareness and prevention of communicative and related disorders through local, and regional presentations to patient groups (e.g. American Tinnitus Association, Vestibular Disorders Association etc). Generates measurable improvement in understanding and quality of life of patients and their families.
- Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Doctorate
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Pediatric Audiology
JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability independently. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. Increases the visibility of the department and profession through activities that occur in, at least, the state and region.
Audiologist – Pediatric Hearing and ENT
Shape the future of pediatric hearing care with a nationally recognized leader.
Location: Vanderbilt Health Outpatient Clinics, Greater Nashville
Schedule: Monday–Friday | No weekends or holidays
Join Vanderbilt Health and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Audiologist to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare services across our pediatric ENT and audiology practices. In this role, you'll work alongside nationally recognized pediatric otolaryngology specialists to diagnose hearing disorders, fit hearing aids, and support children through every stage of hearing development.
At Vanderbilt, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing pediatric hearing and communication outcomes through clinical excellence, innovation, and family-centered care.
Vanderbilt is home to one of the nation's leading Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology programs, earning consistent national recognition for excellence in patient care, clinical training, and hearing sciences. When you join Vanderbilt, you become part of a team committed to shaping the future of pediatric hearing healthcare.
Why This Role Matters
- Help children achieve their fullest communication potential through early identification and intervention.
- Partner with pediatric ENT specialists to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare.
- Support patients and families through education, counseling, and ongoing hearing aid management.
- Enjoy professional growth through interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching opportunities, and access to leading pediatric specialists.
- Perform comprehensive pediatric diagnostic audiologic evaluations for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Conduct behavioral, electrophysiologic, and objective hearing assessments appropriate for pediatric populations.
- Fit, program, verify, and manage hearing aid technology for pediatric patients.
- Counsel families regarding hearing loss, amplification options, communication development, and hearing healthcare recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT), Speech-Language Pathology, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Document findings and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
- Mentor Au.D. students and support clinical education initiatives.
- Provide care across Vanderbilt's network of pediatric outreach clinics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program.
- Tennessee Audiology License (or eligibility for licensure).
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or eligibility.
Preferred
- Experience in pediatric audiology.
- Experience with pediatric hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-up care.
- Strong interest in family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience working within pediatric ENT clinics is preferred.
Why Vanderbilt Health?
- Nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare, hearing sciences, and clinical innovation.
- Collaborative pediatric ENT and Audiology teams dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
- Opportunities for professional development, clinical education, and academic engagement.
- Supportive, team-based culture committed to helping children and families thrive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
- Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
- Completes documentation in a timely manner.
- Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
- Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Audiology Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates proficient in knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing. The incumbent is considered within the Division and local professional community as a resource person in at least one area of clinical audiology.
- Audiology Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Includes objectives based on the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family are not deriving benefit. Identifies and recommends additional/alternative services. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others. Is aware of, and uses PRN, standardized outcome measures to quantify treatment efficacy.
- Audiology Patient Education (Intermediate): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of counseling methods. Promotes public awareness and prevention of communicative and related disorders through local, and regional presentations to patient groups (e.g. American Tinnitus Association, Vestibular Disorders Association etc). Generates measurable improvement in understanding and quality of life of patients and their families.
- Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Audiologist - Tennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Doctorate
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Audiologist
Credential your Au.D. for PERM filing
PERM requires your degree to directly correspond to the Audiologist job duties. If you earned your Au.D. outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files with DOL to avoid a certification delay.
Verify your state licensure before applying
Every U.S. state requires audiologists to hold an active clinical license. Confirm your foreign training satisfies each target state's licensure prerequisites early, since employers filing PERM typically list licensure as a minimum job requirement, which affects your EB-2 or EB-3 category determination.
Target hospital systems and VA facilities
Large hospital networks and Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers routinely sponsor audiologists for green cards because chronic staffing shortages make PERM recruitment efforts easier to document. Prioritize employers with in-house immigration counsel or established HR sponsorship workflows.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Audiologist openings by employers with active green card filing history. Targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for similar roles cuts the time you spend vetting sponsorship willingness from your candidate side.
Confirm the job description matches DOL wage levels
Before accepting an offer, ask your prospective employer to check the prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool. A wage level set too low can trigger a DOL audit during PERM, stalling your green card timeline by months or longer.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer
Employers can file PERM at any point, but some delay until after a probationary period. Ask your employer to commit to a filing start date in writing before you accept, because the clock on your priority date only begins once DOL receives the certified application.
Green Card Audiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Audiologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Audiologist positions qualify for EB-2 because the role standardly requires a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), which is an advanced degree under USCIS definitions. If your employer's posted minimum requirement is a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with substantial experience, the role may fall into EB-3 instead. The job description filed with DOL during PERM determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Audiologists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, and EB-2 processing is not subject to a cap for many nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even begins reviewing the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process require from an Audiologist candidate?
PERM requires the employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. As the candidate, you need to document that your credentials meet every minimum requirement listed in the DOL-approved job description. Your Au.D. degree, state clinical license, and any specialty certifications should be gathered and verified before your employer begins the recruitment window.
How can I find Audiologist jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Audiologist openings filtered by employers with a documented green card sponsorship history. Focusing on these employers avoids lengthy conversations about whether sponsorship is possible and lets you move directly to evaluating fit. Hospital systems, hearing care networks, and university medical centers are among the employer types that appear most frequently in green card filing data for this role.
Can I stay in the U.S. while my Audiologist green card application is pending?
Yes, provided you maintain a valid nonimmigrant status such as H-1B or O-1 visa while your PERM and I-140 are being processed. Once your priority date becomes current and you file for adjustment of status with USCIS, you can apply for an Employment Authorization Document, which lets you continue working regardless of your underlying visa status. Consult an immigration attorney about bridging any gaps between visa expiration and EAD issuance.