Therapist II (Audiologist)

Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s):

• Yes

Computer software to be used:

• Word

Interview Mode:

• In Person

Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an earned Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Four years of experience in applying the theory, principles, and/or techniques of speech-language therapy or audiology
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:

• Applicants must possess a current and valid license to practice Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology in the State of New Jersey as issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Law and Public Safety.

Desired skills:

• Proficient in American Sign Language preferred but not mandatory.

Job Duties

CASE MANAGEMENT:

• Provides case management for all individuals with diagnosed hearing losses (mild profound).
• TRIENNIAL HEARING SCREENINGS:

1. Screening of approx. 150 individuals. Submits final draft quality screening report.
2. Conduct additional screenings if necessary.
3. Consuls with individuals, WDC Staff, family or guardians.

• ANNUAL HEARING SCREENINGS: Submits final draft quality screenings and make any recommendations as needed.
• NEW ADMISSION HEARING SCREENINGS: Administers hearing screenings to new admissions within fourteen (14) days of admission date.
• INSERVICE TRAINING – Provides in-service training to WDC staff
• HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM –

1. Participates in the WDC Hearing Conservation Program for employees in cooperation with the Safety Office.
2. Evaluates at-risk staff as identified by the Safety Office.
3. In-services staff on hearing safety, etc.
4. Maintains testing and training records.

• EQUIPMENT SAFEGUARDING AND CALIBRATION – WDC has available all-needed equipment, inclusive of portable audiometer, diagnostic audiometer and sound booth, impedance audiometer and evoked response audiometer.
• MAINTAINING AUDIOLOGY FILES: Maintains confidentiality. Maintains Audiology, Speech Department Files, and Client Binders current as they pertain to all audiological information
• STATISTICAL REPORTS – Submits a monthly statistical report by the 3rd workday
• ANNUAL REVIEW OF AUDIOLOGY PROCEDURES – All procedures must be reviewed and updated annually. Any needed revisions must be completed by May 30th of contract year.
• MONTHLY BILLING/INVOICE – Submits a monthly bill with the following information:

1. Dates of Service
2. Hours worked for each date
3. Hourly fee for service
4. Total Amount Due
5. Attached Time Records

Job responsibilities in Brief

Case Management

• Triennial Hearing Screenings
• Annual Hearing Screenings
• New Admission Hearing Screenings
• In-service Training
• Hearing Conservation Program (for Employees)
• Equipment Safeguarding/Calibration/Procurement
• Maintaining Audiology Files
• Maintaining Statistical Reports
• Annual Review of Audiology Procedures
• Submission of Detailed Monthly Billing