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INTRODUCTION

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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.