Audiologist - PRN

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Organization:

Audiology- Adult Hearing Aids

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Audiologist- PRN

Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Satellite Clinics

Schedule: PRN (Flexible, no weekends or holidays)

Make a Difference in Hearing and Balance Care

Vanderbilt Health is looking for a compassionate PRN Audiologist who loves providing high‑quality diagnostic care while enjoying the flexibility of an as‑needed schedule. If you're passionate about helping patients improve their hearing and balance-and want a role that fits your life-we'd love to welcome you to our team.

You'll work in our outpatient diagnostic audiology and hearing and balance centers across Vanderbilt satellite clinics near Nashville, TN, supported by collaborative clinicians, advanced technology, and a team that truly values your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations, including pure‑tone audiometry, speech testing, tympanometry, OAEs, and ABR testing.
• Conduct vestibular and balance assessments for patients of all ages.
• Partner with ENT physicians and other providers to guide treatment and follow‑up care.
• Educate and support patients and families on hearing health, hearing loss, and next steps in their care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all safety and compliance standards.

What You'll Love About This Role

• True PRN flexibility, ideal for work‑life balance or supplemental hours.
• No weekends or holidays.
• A supportive audiology team committed to evidence‑based practice and excellent patient care.
• Opportunities to work across multiple clinics and strengthen your clinical experience.
• Modern diagnostic equipment and an environment that supports your growth.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or Master's degree in Audiology.
• Current Tennessee Audiology License.
• ASHA CCC‑A or ABA certification required.
• Strong diagnostic skills and experience with modern audiology equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient‑centered care approach.

Why Vanderbilt Health

At Vanderbilt, you'll be part of a mission‑driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional hearing and balance care. Our outpatient clinics offer advanced technology, experienced colleagues, and a culture that empowers you to practice at your best.

Apply Today

If you're an Audiologist looking for a flexible, patient‑focused PRN role, we'd love to connect. Apply today and help us deliver outstanding hearing and balance care at Vanderbilt Health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral.
• Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing.
• Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family is/are not receiving benefit. Incorporates educational needs for patient and family. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others.
• Audiology Patient Education (Novice): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods.
• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Audiologist- Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Master's

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