Audiologist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Audiologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations, requiring a doctoral-level degree and active state licensure. Employers in hospital systems, school districts, and ENT practices regularly file LCAs and sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Job Summary
Responsible for all Audiology Testing in the UMG Greenville ENT Facility. Responsible for the Diagnostic Testing on ENT Patients to determine extent of hearing capability or disability. Also Assist with the Documentation and Patient Interaction with Regards to Diagnostic Testing, Assessment and Plan. Complete Documentation and Proper Encounter Forms to assure Correct and Prompt billings.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Examine patients who have conditions related to the outer, middle, or inner ear.
- Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems efficiently and accurately.
- Create appropriate and thorough treatment plans to meet patients’ goals.
- Proficient with hearing aids and other assistive listening devices.
- Counsel patients and their families on test results, recommendations, communication strategies, and hearing loss prevention.
- Evaluate patients regularly to monitor their condition and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Record patient progress and complete reports in a timely manner.
- Research the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders when applicable.
- Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
- Exercises sound clinical judgment in all issues of healthcare including proper referrals and follow-up care.
- Upholds the standard of professionalism and remains dedicated to clinical excellence.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Doctorate in Audiology
- Experience - Not defined
In Lieu Of
- In lieu of education and experience noted above, an equivalent combination of work/academic/certification may be considered (i.e., Master's degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) through the American Speech – Language-Hearing Association)
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- LICENSED AUDIOLOGIST - C050
- Au.D South Carolina state board of Labor, Licensing, and Regulations (if applicable)
- Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices
Facility
2479 ENT - 200 Patewood
Department
24791000 ENT - 200 Patewood-Practice Operations
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Job Summary
Responsible for all Audiology Testing in the UMG Greenville ENT Facility. Responsible for the Diagnostic Testing on ENT Patients to determine extent of hearing capability or disability. Also Assist with the Documentation and Patient Interaction with Regards to Diagnostic Testing, Assessment and Plan. Complete Documentation and Proper Encounter Forms to assure Correct and Prompt billings.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Examine patients who have conditions related to the outer, middle, or inner ear.
- Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems efficiently and accurately.
- Create appropriate and thorough treatment plans to meet patients’ goals.
- Proficient with hearing aids and other assistive listening devices.
- Counsel patients and their families on test results, recommendations, communication strategies, and hearing loss prevention.
- Evaluate patients regularly to monitor their condition and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Record patient progress and complete reports in a timely manner.
- Research the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders when applicable.
- Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
- Exercises sound clinical judgment in all issues of healthcare including proper referrals and follow-up care.
- Upholds the standard of professionalism and remains dedicated to clinical excellence.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Doctorate in Audiology
- Experience - Not defined
In Lieu Of
- In lieu of education and experience noted above, an equivalent combination of work/academic/certification may be considered (i.e., Master's degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) through the American Speech – Language-Hearing Association)
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- LICENSED AUDIOLOGIST - C050
- Au.D South Carolina state board of Labor, Licensing, and Regulations (if applicable)
- Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- NA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices
Facility
2479 ENT - 200 Patewood
Department
24791000 ENT - 200 Patewood-Practice Operations
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Verify your AuD meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires the minimum entry-level degree for the position to be a bachelor's or higher in a specific field. Your Doctor of Audiology satisfies this, but confirm your employer's job posting reflects doctoral-level requirements, not just 'degree preferred.'
Target employers with established PERM audit trails
Hospital systems and ENT group practices that have filed PERM labor certifications before have HR teams familiar with the process. Prioritize these over private practices filing their first sponsorship, which often stall at the recruitment documentation stage.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1181 before salary discussions. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your metro area, so knowing the threshold prevents offers that USCIS will reject at LCA certification.
Get your state audiology license before your start date
Most states require licensure before you can practice, and your employer's LCA certifies you'll work in a specific location. A licensing delay after your H-1B is approved can trigger a status gap, so initiate the state board application as soon as you accept the offer.
Use Migrate Mate to file your H-1B accurately
Audiology petitions draw RFEs when specialty occupation justification is thin. Migrate Mate prepares your H-1B filing with a dedicated visa expert who structures the specialty occupation argument using your AuD requirements and O*NET classification.
Clarify school district sponsorship policies upfront
Public school employers are often cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B doesn't compete in the annual lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status with the district's HR before the April registration window, since cap-exempt filings can be submitted year-round at any USCIS service center.
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Find Audiologist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do audiologist roles qualify for H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies audiology as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) as the minimum entry-level credential. The O*NET profile for SOC 29-1181 documents this doctoral requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Roles at hospitals, ENT clinics, and university medical centers have a strong approval track record.
Can audiologists work for cap-exempt employers to skip the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies. Public school districts, university medical centers, and nonprofit research hospitals often meet the cap-exempt criteria under INA section 214(g)(5). Cap-exempt H-1B petitions can be filed at any time of year and aren't subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap. Confirm your prospective employer's cap-exempt status before assuming you're outside the lottery, since not all hospital systems qualify.
What happens to my H-1B if I need to move to a different clinic location?
Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition before you begin working at the new location if it falls under a different USCIS-defined metropolitan statistical area. This is because the original LCA is tied to a specific worksite wage and prevailing wage level. Working at an unapproved site before USCIS processes the amendment puts your status at risk, so flag location changes to your employer's HR team immediately.
Which visa pathway is best if I'm an audiologist from a country with retrogressed EB green card dates?
If your country of birth has a backlogged EB-2 or EB-3 priority date, the H-1B lets you maintain status while waiting, since you can renew it in three-year increments beyond the standard six-year cap once an I-140 is approved. Audiologists with national interest waiver eligibility may also self-petition for an EB-2 NIW, bypassing PERM entirely. Browse open audiology sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers already familiar with both pathways.
Does my foreign audiology degree qualify for H-1B sponsorship in the United States?
A foreign degree can qualify if it's evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. AuD or master's-level degree in audiology by a credential evaluation service. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized credential evaluation organizations. However, you'll still need to meet your state's licensure requirements, which may include ASHA certification or additional supervised clinical hours depending on the state board. Confirm both USCIS and state board equivalency before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Audiologist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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