Clinical Audiologist - National Capital Region

Position Summary
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a talented, patient-centered Clinical Audiologist to join our growing team in the National Capital Region (Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C.). The successful candidate will provide high-quality audiologic care to a diverse patient population, with a focus on cochlear implant services as well as diagnostic evaluations, and hearing aid fitting and management. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment renowned for clinical excellence, innovation, and academic leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive audiologic evaluations, including diagnostic assessments for patients of all ages.

- Provide pre-operative and post-operative cochlear implant evaluations, programming, and rehabilitation services.

- Counsel patients and families regarding candidacy, expectations, and outcomes for cochlear implants and other implantable hearing technologies.

- Dispense, fit, and adjust hearing aids and related assistive listening devices, including verification and validation measures.

- Interpret test results and communicate findings to patients, families, and referring providers in a clear, compassionate manner.

- Collaborate with otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and other clinical team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

- Document patient care in the electronic medical record in accordance with Johns Hopkins University and departmental standards.

- Participate in quality improvement, clinical research, and/or educational initiatives, as appropriate to interest and departmental needs.

Work Environment
This role will involve practice at both our Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C. clinic locations in the National Capital Region. The position requires flexibility in scheduling to meet patient care needs across both sites.

Why Join Johns Hopkins

- Work within one of the nation's top-ranked academic medical centers.

- Access to world-class resources, research opportunities, and continuing education.

- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment.

Qualifications

- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.

- Eligible for Maryland and Washington, D.C. audiology licensure prior to start date.

- Minimum of one year of post-graduate clinical experience preferred; new graduates with strong cochlear implant interest are encouraged to apply.

- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in cochlear implant services and other implantable hearing technologies.

- Strong skills in diagnostic audiology, amplification fitting, and patient counseling.

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.