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Audiology roles sit in a specialty occupation category that supports both standard OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible degree holders. Hospitals, ENT practices, and school districts are among the most active OPT employers in this field, and many already hold E-Verify enrollment required for STEM extension authorization.
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East Jefferson General Hospital & West Jefferson Medical Center | Metairie & Marrero, Louisiana
Full-Time
At East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) and West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC), part of LCMC Health, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing clinical excellence across the region. We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Audiologist to join our growing team and provide comprehensive hearing and balance services to patients across both hospital campuses while collaborating closely with our ENT and Neuroscience specialists.
This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a multidisciplinary environment supporting patients across the continuum of hearing healthcare, from diagnostic evaluations and hearing aid services to cochlear implant coordination and surgical planning. The Audiologist will play a key role in expanding access to high-quality audiology care and supporting the hearing health needs of patients throughout Jefferson Parish.
What You'll Do
As an Audiologist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and provide rehabilitative services for patients experiencing hearing and balance disorders. You will work collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams at both East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center to develop treatment plans that improve patients' quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive audiologic assessments and diagnostic hearing evaluations.
- Analyze test results and recommend appropriate treatment options and hearing solutions.
- Provide evaluation, therapy, and aural rehabilitation services for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
- Counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss, treatment plans, hearing conservation, and amplification options.
- Fit, program, dispense, and troubleshoot hearing aids and related hearing devices.
- Coordinate audiometric findings with physicians to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conduct cochlear implant evaluations, coordination, and follow-up care.
- Provide neural telemetry testing in the operating room when clinically indicated.
- Support diagnostic evaluations that aid surgical decision-making and procedural planning.
- Deliver audiology services across both East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Perform routine biological calibration and maintenance of audiology equipment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards including Joint Commission, ASHA, OSHA, CARF, and ADA requirements.
About the Practice
The Audiologist will support audiology programs at both East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center, providing essential diagnostic and clinical services for ENT/Otolaryngology and Neuroscience specialties, including:
- Comprehensive hearing evaluations and advanced diagnostic testing
- Hearing-related clinical services and long-term patient management
- Cochlear implant evaluations, programming coordination, and follow-up care
- Support for otolaryngology and neurotology patient pathways
- Diagnostic assessments supporting surgical planning and treatment decisions
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary providers across both campuses to ensure seamless patient care
- Support for outpatient and hospital-based hearing and balance services
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
- Minimum of six (6) months of Audiologist experience preferred
- Experience in diagnostic audiology, hearing aid management, cochlear implant services, and patient counseling preferred
Licensure & Certification
- Current Louisiana Audiology License or eligibility for licensure through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Additional Information
Primary Work Locations: East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie, LA) and West Jefferson Medical Center (Marrero, LA)
Travel Requirement: This position provides audiology services across both hospital campuses and may require travel between locations as needed to support patient care and clinic operations.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
-
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
-
To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
-
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
-
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Audiologist
East Jefferson General Hospital & West Jefferson Medical Center | Metairie & Marrero, Louisiana
Full-Time
At East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) and West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC), part of LCMC Health, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing clinical excellence across the region. We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Audiologist to join our growing team and provide comprehensive hearing and balance services to patients across both hospital campuses while collaborating closely with our ENT and Neuroscience specialists.
This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a multidisciplinary environment supporting patients across the continuum of hearing healthcare, from diagnostic evaluations and hearing aid services to cochlear implant coordination and surgical planning. The Audiologist will play a key role in expanding access to high-quality audiology care and supporting the hearing health needs of patients throughout Jefferson Parish.
What You'll Do
As an Audiologist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and provide rehabilitative services for patients experiencing hearing and balance disorders. You will work collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams at both East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center to develop treatment plans that improve patients' quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive audiologic assessments and diagnostic hearing evaluations.
- Analyze test results and recommend appropriate treatment options and hearing solutions.
- Provide evaluation, therapy, and aural rehabilitation services for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
- Counsel patients and families regarding hearing loss, treatment plans, hearing conservation, and amplification options.
- Fit, program, dispense, and troubleshoot hearing aids and related hearing devices.
- Coordinate audiometric findings with physicians to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conduct cochlear implant evaluations, coordination, and follow-up care.
- Provide neural telemetry testing in the operating room when clinically indicated.
- Support diagnostic evaluations that aid surgical decision-making and procedural planning.
- Deliver audiology services across both East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center, ensuring consistent, high-quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Perform routine biological calibration and maintenance of audiology equipment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards including Joint Commission, ASHA, OSHA, CARF, and ADA requirements.
About the Practice
The Audiologist will support audiology programs at both East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center, providing essential diagnostic and clinical services for ENT/Otolaryngology and Neuroscience specialties, including:
- Comprehensive hearing evaluations and advanced diagnostic testing
- Hearing-related clinical services and long-term patient management
- Cochlear implant evaluations, programming coordination, and follow-up care
- Support for otolaryngology and neurotology patient pathways
- Diagnostic assessments supporting surgical planning and treatment decisions
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary providers across both campuses to ensure seamless patient care
- Support for outpatient and hospital-based hearing and balance services
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
- Minimum of six (6) months of Audiologist experience preferred
- Experience in diagnostic audiology, hearing aid management, cochlear implant services, and patient counseling preferred
Licensure & Certification
- Current Louisiana Audiology License or eligibility for licensure through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Additional Information
Primary Work Locations: East Jefferson General Hospital (Metairie, LA) and West Jefferson Medical Center (Marrero, LA)
Travel Requirement: This position provides audiology services across both hospital campuses and may require travel between locations as needed to support patient care and clinic operations.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
-
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
-
To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
-
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
-
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Audiologist
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Au.D. programs fall under CIP code 51.0204, which qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your DSO has the correct CIP code on your I-20 before your initial OPT period ends.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Hospitals, VA medical centers, and large audiology networks are far more likely to meet this requirement than solo private practices.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
STEM OPT training plans must show your compensation meets prevailing wage standards. Pull the wage level for SOC code 29-1181 in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you sign an offer.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before expiration
USCIS recommends submitting Form I-765 at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. A timely filing keeps you authorized to keep working while the application is pending, even if your EAD card has already expired.
Use Migrate Mate to identify sponsoring employers
Finding audiology employers with active H-1B filing history takes the guesswork out of your job search. Migrate Mate surfaces employers in this field who have sponsored work visas, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is realistic.
Audiologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Au.D. degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. The Doctor of Audiology degree is classified under CIP code 51.0204, which is included on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. That makes Au.D. graduates eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you file Form I-765 before your initial OPT period expires.
Does audiology qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Audiology meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, and in practice the industry standard is an Au.D. Employers filing an H-1B for an audiologist position need to document that the role requires this level of education, which most clinical audiology jobs do by definition.
Can I work in a school district as an audiologist on OPT?
Yes, but school districts often operate on academic-year contracts, which creates an unemployment gap risk. OPT students are limited to 90 days of unemployment during their authorization period, so a summer gap without a follow-on contract could count against that limit. Confirm how the district handles year-round employment status before accepting an offer.
How do I find audiology employers who sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter audiology roles by employers with visa sponsorship history, so you're not sending applications to clinics that have never navigated work authorization. Hospitals, multi-location audiology groups, and university medical centers tend to have the HR infrastructure to support OPT and eventual H-1B sponsorship.
What does a STEM OPT training plan need to include for an audiology role?
Your employer must complete Form I-983, which documents your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your Au.D. degree. The training plan must show your compensation meets the prevailing wage for your location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-1181. Your DSO reviews and approves the plan before you submit to USCIS.