OPT Clinical Audiologist Jobs
Clinical Audiologist jobs on OPT are available at hospitals, ENT clinics, VA medical centers, and private audiology practices. Most positions require Au.D. licensure, which varies by state and can affect your timeline. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this role, so your 12-month window is the critical planning factor.
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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 Clinical Audiologist
Confirm state licensure before you apply
Audiologist licensure requirements differ by state. Some require passing the Praxis exam before you can practice independently. Research your target state's board requirements early so licensure delays don't conflict with your OPT authorization window.
Prioritize employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitals, university medical centers, and large audiology chains are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than small private practices. Focus your search on organizations that have sponsored clinical professionals before, so your visa transition isn't starting from zero.
Start your H-1B conversation early in your contract
The H-1B lottery registration opens in March for an October start date. If your OPT ends before October, ask your employer about a cap-exempt alternative or a cap-gap bridge. Waiting until month ten is too late to plan this.
Document your clinical hours carefully
Some employers use clinical productivity metrics to justify H-1B sponsorship decisions. Keeping thorough records of patient volume, diagnostic procedures performed, and specialty areas strengthens your case when sponsorship conversations happen internally.
Treat fellowship and residency programs as OPT-compatible opportunities
Audiology fellowships at academic medical centers often provide structured mentorship and are more accustomed to visa processes. These roles can serve as a bridge into full-time employment with an employer already familiar with your authorization needs.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Not every audiology job posting is OPT-friendly. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active sponsorship histories, saving you from applying to positions where your work authorization will disqualify you before the first interview.
Clinical Audiologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Clinical Audiologist role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Audiology is classified under CIP code 51.0204, which is not on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List. That means OPT-authorized Clinical Audiologists receive a 12-month authorization period, not 36 months. Planning your H-1B timeline around that 12-month limit is essential from your first day of employment.
Can I work as a Clinical Audiologist on OPT before I receive my state license?
It depends on the state and the employer. Some states issue temporary or provisional licenses that allow supervised clinical practice while your full licensure application is pending. Employers at hospitals or large practices are generally more experienced navigating this. Confirm the specific rules with your state's audiology licensing board before accepting an offer.
What visa options are available after my OPT ends as a Clinical Audiologist?
The H-1B is the most common path. Audiology qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires a Doctor of Audiology degree. If your employer is a nonprofit hospital, university, or government entity, they may be cap-exempt and able to file year-round. Some Australians in this role also qualify for the E-3 visa as an alternative.
Where can I find Clinical Audiologist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and filters for employers with documented sponsorship histories. General job boards rarely surface this information, which means you can spend weeks applying to roles that won't move forward once your work authorization comes up. Searching on Migrate Mate focuses your effort on employers who are already prepared for this conversation.
Can I work part-time as a Clinical Audiologist on OPT?
Yes, but with conditions. Post-completion OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week to remain in valid status. Part-time audiology roles at clinics or schools can satisfy this threshold. You may also combine multiple part-time positions, as long as each role is directly related to your audiology degree and your total hours meet the minimum requirement.