Job description
Description
In this role, you will provide advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services for individuals with hearing and balance disorders.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Examine patients with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems.
- Assess exam results and diagnose the patient.
- Determine the best course of treatment, taking the patient's needs and concerns into consideration.
- Fit and dispense hearing aids.
- Provide counselling for the patient and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or technology.
- Evaluate and follow up on the patient's condition and record any developments.
- Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss.
- Research causes and potential treatments for hearing and balance disorders.
Skills
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge;
- Ability to deal tactfully with people and develop good working relationships;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Strong communication skills;
- Able to multitask efficiently and effectively;
- Highly organized;
- Solid documentation and assessment skills;
- Practice basic computer skills;
Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree of Medicine
- Master's/Doctorate degree in Audiology
- Board Certification
- Minimum 15 years of clinical experience in audiology.
