Audiology Extern-Pediatric Audiology

Turn your passion for audiology into real-world impact.

As an Audiology Extern youll work alongside experienced licensed audiologists in a supportive collaborative environment where youll apply your classroom knowledge to real patient care. Youll gain valuable clinical experience providing diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for patients of all ages from newborns to older adults while building the confidence and skills needed for a successful career. If youre passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care and eager to learn from expert mentors wed love to help you take the next step in your professional journey.

Applications are accepted through September 16th with interviews beginning September 22nd.

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Care Delivery:
Receives referrals screens and/or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention
Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan including goal setting
Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient family significant others and care team
Monitors patients response and modifies treatment to achieve goals
Provides input to improve patient or employee safety. Follows all policies procedures and regulatory guidelines related to safety
Documents the results of patients assessment treatment and follow-up
Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the Audiology services delivered. Reports associated problems to mentor or supervisor as indicated
Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third-party requirements
Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of mentor the department or organization/hospital administrative staff
Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served
Shows responsible and accountable management of human fiscal and material resources

Professionalism and Personal Development:
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations
Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to others views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests
Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned
Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to government third party and department requirements
Demonstrates accurate and ethical billing practices
Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions
Promotes professional objectives among interdisciplinary team members
Consistently utilizes a holistic approach appropriate to the age of the patients served
Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence
Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery
Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs
Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills

Education: Actively enrolled as a 4th year student in an accredited audiology program.

Experience: Must read write speak and comprehend English. Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds.

License(s)/Certification(s): Must have a temporary license in the State of Iowa. Must submit results of praxis exam to the State

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Multicultural sensitivity Accountability Adaptability Collaboration Communication-written & verbal Decision making
Flexibility Customer/patient focused Interpersonal skills Managing priorities/deadlines Motivation Multicultural sensitivity Planning and organizing skills
Problem-solving Professionalism Self-development Teamwork. Microsoft Office basic computer skills.