Position Summary
The Medical Faculty Associates at George Washington University is seeking experienced audiologists to join our growing team. We seek a clinical audiologist with academic interests who is looking for a long-term career. Will be expected to work in both the D.C. and Reston, VA offices.
Administer diagnostic audiologic tests including hearing tests, ABR, VNG, and VEMP tests. The Audiologist will provide hearing aid selection and fittings, and cochlear implant services. They will counsel patients regarding test results and reviews options which best meet their hearing care needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
•Performs Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, Videonystagmography (VNG), Immittance measurements, Audiologic Evaluations.
•Provides amplification services including hearing aid assessment, hearing fittings, real ear measurements, and troubleshooting, and follow ups
•Cochlear Implant candidacy evaluation, device selection, activation, and follow up appointments
•Assist with development and growth of the cochlear implant center.
•Osseointegrated device evaluation, selection, activation, and follow up appointments.
•Dix-Hallpike and Epley maneuvers
•Coordinates and interprets test results.
•Consults with and makes recommendation on hearing disorders to physicians.
•Coordinates care with physicians and other providers
•Completes chart notes for each patient seen and sends written report to referring physician and primary care physician
•Maintains positive relationships with various vendors
•Provides excellent patient care and maintains good public relations
•Occasional opportunities to lead education in-services for medical residents or present lectures on audiology-related topics
•Ability to clearly and effectively communicate results and recommendation to other members
•Performs all other miscellaneous duties and assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
AuD and ASHA certification in audiology or eligible. Active DC and Virginia audiology licenses and Virginia hearing aid license is required.
Experience:
Five years audiology experience preferred with diagnostic, hearing aid, cochlear implant, and vestibular testing experience. Must be dependable and organized. Bilingualism is a plus.
About GW MFA
MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.