Audiology Fellow

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Audiology Fellow to work in Miami, FL. The Audiology Extern role is a full-time, 50-week clinical training period role for an individual interested in completing a comprehensive 4th year externship encompassing general and specialty areas within audiology. The Extern participates in day-to-day activities of assigned facilities with the purpose of developing the trainee's clinical knowledge base and skills toward independence. The Audiology Extern will rotate through various subsets of audiology and is expected to reach competency in each core area. As part of the externship, the Extern will complete a robust pediatric clinical rotation. Expectations will differ based on whether the extern is selected for the LEND trainee externship, or the Ear Institute externship. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, rotates through clinical audiology areas such as general diagnostics (including electrophysiology), hearing aids, hearing implants (cochlear and bone conduction), vestibular diagnostics, tinnitus evaluation/management, educational audiology at the Debbie Institute, and newborn hearing screenings.
• Participates in early intervention services for children with hearing loss.
• Under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, provides rehabilitative management to individuals with hearing loss through the provision of hearing aids and assistive listening technologies.
• Provides complete and accurate reporting of results and recommendations to the patient and in the medical record.
• Utilizes electronic medical record and audiologic and nerve monitoring software applications.
• Participates in case conferences, multidisciplinary clinics, and staff meetings.
• Assists with the maintenance of supplies by checking stock regularly and advising supervising staff of anticipated needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of new technologies and approaches in the field.
• Duration of training in audiology subsets will be adjusted based on attainment of skills and demonstration of competencies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree Must be enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Audiology program Certification and Licensing: State of Florida provisional Audiologist licensure Experience: No experience required Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Department Specific Functions

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic services by assessing and treating patients for hearing, balance, and communication disorders under the supervision of an Audiologist.
• May be required to participate in grand rounds, journal clubs, and lectures throughout the year as well as complete didactic assignments or projects to build clinical skill set and competency. Expected to complete a minimum of 300 pediatric clinical hours, enrollment in LEND related activities including LEND didactics, and attendance of the EHDI and AUCD conferences.
• Rotates through various specialties working with adults and pediatric populations (where applicable).

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