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Ready to practice audiology the way it was meant to be practiced?
At MaineGeneral Health, our Audiologists don’t just perform hearing tests and fit hearing aids; they practice the full scope of their training in a dynamic outpatient setting serving patients across the lifespan. You’ll see a wide variety of cases and have the opportunity to flex your clinical expertise truly.
Job Description:
Position: Outpatient Audiologist
Location: MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, ME
Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week
We proudly welcome both experienced Audiologists and new graduates to apply!
$15,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced Audiologists!
- Available to candidates with at least one year of experience
- Must commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Not available to current MaineGeneral employees or former employees separated for less than one year
$4,000 early acceptance incentive potential for new graduate Audiologists!
- Candidates are encouraged to apply at least 6 weeks before their graduation date; however, some exceptions may be made based on program needs and timing
- Offer letters should be signed within 1 week of receipt
- The incentive is paid in full in your first paycheck as an Audiologist
What You'll Do:
- Perform comprehensive audiological evaluations for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Conduct vestibular testing, including ENG evaluations
- Perform ABR evaluations and other advanced diagnostic procedures
- Diagnose hearing and balance disorders and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide counseling and education to patients and families
- Recommend and fit hearing aids and other assistive devices
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Document and coordinate care to ensure a seamless patient experience
Why MaineGeneral?
MaineGeneral Health is a leading healthcare system serving central Maine communities, renowned for its quality, compassion, and teamwork. Here, Audiologists are valued as essential clinical experts — not production numbers.
You’ll find:
- Collaborative provider relationships
- Supportive leadership
- A community-focused culture
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Eligibility for up to $9,600 in student loan reimbursement
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients.
About Augusta, ME:
Augusta and the surrounding communities — Manchester, Sidney, Vassalboro, Windsor, Chelsea, Hallowell, and Gardiner — offer a rare blend of residential neighborhoods, historic charm, rural beauty, and small-city convenience.
Maine is consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the country, with low crime rates and a cost of living approximately 4% lower than the U.S. average.
If you love the outdoors, this is your playground:
- Home to Acadia National Park
- 32 state parks
- Beaches, skiing, hiking, and year-round recreation
Location perks:
- Less than 1 hour to Portland (international jetport + Maine Mall)
- 2 hours to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
- 2.5 hours to Boston
- 3.5 hours to Cape Cod
- 1.5 hours to Sugarloaf, Saddleback, and Sunday River for winter skiing
It’s the perfect mix of peaceful living with easy access to major destinations, and with our generous time off policy, you’ll actually have time to enjoy it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Scheduled Work Shift:
Job Exempt:
Yes
Benefits
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource; they are how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Job Summary:
Ready to practice audiology the way it was meant to be practiced?
At MaineGeneral Health, our Audiologists don’t just perform hearing tests and fit hearing aids; they practice the full scope of their training in a dynamic outpatient setting serving patients across the lifespan. You’ll see a wide variety of cases and have the opportunity to flex your clinical expertise truly.
Job Description:
Position: Outpatient Audiologist
Location: MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, ME
Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week
We proudly welcome both experienced Audiologists and new graduates to apply!
$15,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced Audiologists!
- Available to candidates with at least one year of experience
- Must commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Not available to current MaineGeneral employees or former employees separated for less than one year
$4,000 early acceptance incentive potential for new graduate Audiologists!
- Candidates are encouraged to apply at least 6 weeks before their graduation date; however, some exceptions may be made based on program needs and timing
- Offer letters should be signed within 1 week of receipt
- The incentive is paid in full in your first paycheck as an Audiologist
What You'll Do:
- Perform comprehensive audiological evaluations for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Conduct vestibular testing, including ENG evaluations
- Perform ABR evaluations and other advanced diagnostic procedures
- Diagnose hearing and balance disorders and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide counseling and education to patients and families
- Recommend and fit hearing aids and other assistive devices
- Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Document and coordinate care to ensure a seamless patient experience
Why MaineGeneral?
MaineGeneral Health is a leading healthcare system serving central Maine communities, renowned for its quality, compassion, and teamwork. Here, Audiologists are valued as essential clinical experts — not production numbers.
You’ll find:
- Collaborative provider relationships
- Supportive leadership
- A community-focused culture
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Eligibility for up to $9,600 in student loan reimbursement
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients.
About Augusta, ME:
Augusta and the surrounding communities — Manchester, Sidney, Vassalboro, Windsor, Chelsea, Hallowell, and Gardiner — offer a rare blend of residential neighborhoods, historic charm, rural beauty, and small-city convenience.
Maine is consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the country, with low crime rates and a cost of living approximately 4% lower than the U.S. average.
If you love the outdoors, this is your playground:
- Home to Acadia National Park
- 32 state parks
- Beaches, skiing, hiking, and year-round recreation
Location perks:
- Less than 1 hour to Portland (international jetport + Maine Mall)
- 2 hours to Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
- 2.5 hours to Boston
- 3.5 hours to Cape Cod
- 1.5 hours to Sugarloaf, Saddleback, and Sunday River for winter skiing
It’s the perfect mix of peaceful living with easy access to major destinations, and with our generous time off policy, you’ll actually have time to enjoy it.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Scheduled Work Shift:
Job Exempt:
Yes
Benefits
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource; they are how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Audiologist
Verify your Au.D. meets USCIS standards
USCIS requires your foreign Au.D. credential to be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before your employer files the I-129. Get the evaluation early; delays here push back your entire H-1B timeline by weeks.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you enter any salary conversation.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter audiologist roles by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than ones who are unfamiliar with it.
Understand how hospital systems file cap-exempt
Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can start without waiting for the April lottery. Ask HR directly whether the entity files under INA 214(c)(1)(B) exemption.
Time your offer letter around the I-129 deadline
For cap-subject roles, USCIS opens H-1B registration in March and employment can't begin before October 1. Make sure your offer letter specifies a start date that accounts for this gap so neither you nor the employer is caught off guard.
Confirm your clinical licensure state by state
Every state requires a separate audiology license, and USCIS may request proof of licensure in your LCA state during an RFE. Secure your state license or a temporary permit before your employer submits the petition.
H-1B Visa Audiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Audiologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Audiology qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria because the position normally requires at least a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree in a directly related field. The O*NET profile for audiologists confirms the doctoral-level entry requirement, which supports the specialty occupation determination in the I-129 petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for audiologists?
Hospitals, ENT clinics, hearing aid dispensing centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, school districts, and university audiology departments all file H-1B petitions for audiologists. Nonprofit hospitals and academic medical centers are often cap-exempt, so they can sponsor year-round without entering the lottery. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which have active LCA filing history for this role.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect audiologists seeking sponsorship?
If your employer is a for-profit entity not affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution, your petition enters the annual H-1B cap lottery, which USCIS opens in March each year. Cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofit hospitals or university clinics, can file any time without lottery selection, making them a strategically important category for audiologists who can't wait for an October 1 start date.
What wage level does an employer need to certify on the LCA for an Audiologist?
The employer's Labor Condition Application must certify payment at or above the DOL prevailing wage for audiology in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. Prevailing wages are split into four levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. You can verify the applicable wage level for your location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Can an audiologist on H-1B work across multiple clinic locations?
Yes, but each worksite location must be covered by a separate certified LCA if it falls in a different metropolitan statistical area. Your employer needs to post LCA notices at each location and, if a new city is added after your initial approval, file an amended I-129 with USCIS to update the worksite. This is a common compliance gap for audiologists working across a hospital network or mobile audiology program.