Nemours is seeking an Audiologist in Jacksonville, FL
Provides comprehensive audiometric pediatric services including hearing evaluations, intervention, documentation, patient/parent/caretaker education, communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate with the guidelines designated by the department and Nemours Children's Hospital. Actively participates in departmental education activities to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.
Essential Functions
• Clinical responsibilities will be to administer age-appropriate audiological pediatric evaluations
including middle ear analysis, otoacoustic emissions, VRA, CPA and traditional behavioral
threshold evaluations in accordance with established protocols with appropriate counseling
regarding evaluation results and recommendations for treatment, intervention, follow-up, and
referral.
• Evaluates patients for hearing difficulties, impairments and makes appropriate recommendations
to physicians, families, schools, and community agencies for follow-up care.
• Clinical responsibilities include device evaluations- hearing aids and BAHS- selection,
programming, dispensing, electroacoustic/behavioral verification, follow-up, orientation, and
counseling. Additional responsibilities include earmold impressions, modifications, device
troubleshooting, in-office repairs and recommending/fitting assistive listening devices.
• Audiological monitoring of patients exposed to ototoxic drugs in hematology, oncology, and
nephrology with appropriate follow-up.
• Additional responsibilities may also include Auditory Evoked Potentials, cochlear implant
evaluations, programming, and follow up, and Auditory Processing evaluations, dependent upon
audiologist’s skill set.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates, pediatrics and adolescents for both inpatient
and outpatient populations. Independently provides and coordinates age-appropriate treatment
plans and treatment in routine patient care situations. Consults with other services, families and
outside agencies to recommend equipment, home or school modifications, therapy, etc.
• Attends departmental meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an
interdisciplinary team member.
• Maintain appropriate state licensure, certification and continuing education as required.
• Maintains high professional standards of conduct and adheres to Customer Service Standards of
Performance.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy, JCAHO, and CARF
standards.
Requirements
Hold or be eligible for Florida State License to practice Audiology
CPR certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of one (1) year job related experience required.
Familiarity with assessment scales and instrument, techniques of assessment and intervention with pediatric populations.
Clinical internship in pediatrics preferred.
Experience with physically and or mentally challenged populations preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong electrophysiological background including ABR, VEMP and VNG testing.
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
