Audiologist (Aud) - Pediatric Inpatient Diagnostics

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Organization:

Pediatric Audiology

Job Summary:

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.

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Audiologist (AuD) - Pediatric Inpatient Diagnostics

Location: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN

Join One of the Nation's Premier Pediatric Audiology Programs

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Audiologist (AuD) to join our Pediatric Audiology team providing specialized inpatient diagnostic and amplification services for infants and children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Home to Vanderbilt University's top-ranked Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program, Vanderbilt is recognized nationally for excellence in audiology education, clinical care, and innovation.

Join a collaborative team of 23 Pediatric Audiologists, one of the nation's largest pediatric audiology teams, dedicated to advancing pediatric hearing healthcare through clinical excellence, education, mentorship, and family-centered care. Serving children from across Tennessee and the Southeast, our program provides opportunities to work with complex cases, cutting-edge technology, and highly specialized patient populations.

This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in diagnostic ABR testing, NICU hearing assessment, inpatient pediatric audiology, and infant amplification services while caring for medically complex patients in a nationally recognized children's hospital.

Whether you're an experienced Pediatric Audiologist or a new graduate with strong ABR training, you'll find mentorship, professional growth, and meaningful opportunities to impact the lives of children and families.

Why Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology?

• Home to Vanderbilt University's top-ranked Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program

• Join one of the nation's largest teams of Pediatric Audiologists, with 23 dedicated specialists

• One of the region's leading pediatric hearing healthcare programs

• Specialized expertise across pediatric diagnostics, amplification, inpatient care, cochlear implants, and vestibular services

• Care for patients referred from across Tennessee and the Southeast

• Opportunities to mentor future audiologists and contribute to Vanderbilt's academic mission

• Collaborative culture focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and professional growth

• Comprehensive benefits beginning on Day One

What You'll Do

As an Inpatient Pediatric Audiologist, you'll provide diagnostic and amplification services for infants and children across Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing in the operating room, sedation suite, and NICU

• Conducting physiologic testing including Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs), tympanometry, and acoustic reflex measures

• Providing bedside audiologic assessments in critical care environments, including PICU consultations

• Supporting infant hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and amplification services for patients identified with hearing loss

• Counseling families and coordinating follow-up care

• Collaborating with pediatric ENT physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support timely diagnosis and intervention

• Documenting findings, recommendations, and care plans within the electronic medical record

A Unique Practice Opportunity

Unlike traditional outpatient roles, this position focuses on hospital-based pediatric diagnostics and care for medically complex infants and children.

You'll play a critical role in helping identify hearing loss during the earliest stages of development, providing advanced diagnostic assessment and coordinating timely access to intervention and amplification services when they matter most.

This role is ideal for audiologists who enjoy diagnostic problem-solving, inpatient care, and working within a highly specialized pediatric environment.

Clinical Teaching & Supervision

As part of Vanderbilt's academic mission, audiologists contribute to the education and development of future clinicians through mentorship and clinical supervision of Au.D. students affiliated with Vanderbilt University.

Following onboarding, completion of clinical educator training, and approximately one year in the role, you will be expected to provide clinical supervision and help cultivate a supportive learning environment for future audiologists.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited program

• Tennessee Audiology license or eligibility for licensure

• Demonstrated competency in pediatric diagnostic audiology

• ABR competency

Preferred

• Experience in NICU, PICU, operating room, or sedation environments

• Experience providing pediatric amplification and hearing aid services

• Experience counseling families of infants with hearing loss

New graduates are encouraged to apply if they have completed a high-volume ABR-focused externship and can demonstrate readiness for an inpatient diagnostic role.

Why Nashville?

Nashville offers the best of both worlds: a thriving healthcare and academic community paired with a vibrant city known for its music, culture, food scene, and outdoor recreation. With no state income tax, diverse neighborhoods, a growing international airport, and easy access to lakes, parks, and hiking destinations, Nashville continues to attract professionals from across the country seeking both career opportunity and quality of life.

Make an Impact

Join Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology and help shape hearing outcomes for some of the most medically complex infants and children in the region while contributing to one of the nation's most respected pediatric audiology programs.

Apply today and build your career with Vanderbilt Pediatric Audiology.

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 e 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.