Assistant Professor of Clinical - Otolaryngology, Audiology
University of Miami

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY

The University of Miami is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical Audiology to work in Miami. The Assistant Professor of Clinical Audiology administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, as well as contributes positively to the visibility, academic and research standing of the department. The Assistant Professor is expected to actively engage in research, teaching and furthering the field. A minimum of 20% clinical effort allocation towards neurodiagnostic audiology is required. Bilingual is preferred.

Core Job Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Provides Diagnostic Audiology and Rehabilitation services.
• Administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as speech perception, air and bone conduction, otoacoustic emissions and electrophysiology.
• Discrimination tests, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment.
• Performs high frequency audiometry where indicated.
• Participates in ongoing clinical research as projects arise.
• Provides coverage for the Neurodiagnostic clinic for at least 20% of clinical effort effort (changes to this amount are at the discretion of the department chair and chief of service).
• Actively participates in the education of externs, fellows, students and onboarding audiologists, engaging in clinical teaching of graduate students.
• Develops a regional and eventually national presence as a clinical leader through participation in national and regional meetings.
• Performs administrative and committee responsibilities as assigned from time to time by the Chairman or Chief of Service, which may include participation in, or organization of, continuing medical education courses in provider area of specialty.
• Participate in divisional quality control projects and implementations.
• Demonstrates competence in running clinics independently.
• Clinical effort is subject to change based on the needs of the clinic.
• Travel to satellite clinics may be required
• Flexibility to cover clinics in the absence of a co-worker for the core and designated subspecialty(ies).
• Takes add-on audiological evaluations appointments as needed, from the ENT clinic.
• Is expected to meet organizational productivity goals.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):
• Doctorate of Audiology degree required.
• Current valid Florida Audiologist license required.

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

• One year of audiologist-related experience is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• Motivated and focused on achieving own goals.   
• Confident about working within a team and autonomously.
• Dedicated to providing exemplary service to ensure patient satisfaction. Excellent communication skills, with empathy and patience.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic, and a positive and collaborative attitude towards work.
• Willingness to support the mission of prioritizing patient care above all else.
• Enthusiastic about working on teams.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

Current Employees:

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Faculty

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