Vestibular Science Fellow
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
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Vestibular Science Fellow
Program Duration: 1 calendar year (e.g. July 1 June 30)
Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville TN
Compensation: Competitive paid fellowship
License Requirement: Must meet eligibility for Tennessee licensure in Audiology prior to hire date.
Position Summary
The Vestibular Science Fellowship is a one-year clinical and research training program within the Division of Vestibular Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Fellow participates in advanced clinical training in the Balance Disorders Clinic (BDC) completes didactic coursework and contributes to ongoing research projects within the Sensory Physiology and Integrated Neuro-Vestibular (SPIN) Laboratory. The Fellow practices under supervision until they demonstrate competency to practice independently.
Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Training & Patient Care
Conduct thorough dizziness and balance case histories
Administer and interpret vestibular diagnostic tests including ENG/VNG ocular motor testing caloric testing rotary chair testing vHIT VEMP posturography and BPPV assessments.
Participate in supervised clinical training until approved for independent practice and patient schedule.
Complete approximately 8 hours per week of audiology diagnostics in the ENT/otology clinic
Prepare vestibular diagnostic reports and consult with clinical supervisors and peers
Adapt patient counseling for varying educational levels.
Didactic & Educational Participation
Audit the Vestibular Sciences specialty course sequence during the academic year.
Attend weekly teaching conferences.
Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate students working in the SPIN lab.
May present lectures or research findings to AuD graduate students.
Research Responsibilities
Participate in existing and fellow-initiated research projects.
Collect organize and interpret research data.
Assist in research design and literature synthesis.
Learn to troubleshoot equipment implement statistical analysis and analyze research data.
Achieve co-authorship on at least one peer-reviewed publication.
Administer and interpret research tools used within the SPIN lab including EEG galvanic vestibular stimulation etc.
Serve as first author or co-author on at least one manuscript.
May present research findings at national conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for the Tennessee Audiology license before the hire date
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology before hire date
Graduate-level training in Audiology (Au.D. or equivalent)
Demonstrated interest in vestibular sciences and research.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in clinical and research environments.
*Important: Please upload a cover letter and your current CV with your application.
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 ones 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:
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Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to patient care, research, and biomedical education. Its reputation for excellence in each of these areas has made Vanderbilt a major patient referral center for the Mid-South. Each year, peop ... View more
