Audiologist I IP/OP AUD Adult and Peds

The Audiologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, assess and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. The Audiologist must be able to provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. The Audiologist must be able to prevent hearing loss through the provision and fitting of hearing protective devices, consultation on the effects of noise on hearing and consumer education. The Audiologist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and the individual must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements, relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed in the state of Florida.
• Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) or Ph.D.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in a broad range of therapy services and settings.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a "non-frequent driver."

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).