Audiologist

Duration: 2 years Location: 998 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood NY 11717 Pay rate: $40/hr.- $55/hr. Job Description: Direct contact between Audiologist and patients. Consultation with treatment team. Participation in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual patients for purposes of initiation, monitoring and follow-up of individualized treatment plans, therapy, and discharge planning of patients with hearing disorders. Treatment services interpreted as an extension of the evaluation process that include: Direct therapy with patients by providing initial audiological screenings/evaluations for all new admissions. and complete assessments in accordance with the American Speech & Hearing Association's (ASHA) scope of practice guidelines. Consultation with appropriate staff for hearing improvement and education activities. Collaboration with appropriate staff to develop specialized habilitative, rehabilitative and therapeutic programs for improving the communication skills of individuals in areas of hearing. Collaboration with appropriate staff to develop individualized Hearing aid protocols. Performs hearing aid evaluations and repairs. Dispensing and adjusting hearing aids as well as other amplification devices. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient or documents rationale for not doing so. Conducting in-service training for professional & direct care staff on communication and/or hearing disorders, corrective and rehabilitative techniques. Confers with medical staff regarding audiological problems and makes recommendations regarding appropriate patient referral (e.g., ENT) and management. Monitor calibration of audiometric equipment and supplies in compliance with ASHA guidelines. Participation in all trainings required for direct-care, and contracted staff. Information on results of evaluation and assessment of patients will be given in clear concise form and provide detailed information on the patient in a timely manner. These summaries will be written so that a person unfamiliar with the patient will be able to understand the patient as it relates to audiology including past therapy, goals for present phase of therapy and any specific methods that work best with the patient including referral for medical and other professional attention as clinically indicated. Evaluations will conform to the medical record format now in use at PPC. Any other assigned duties as need to comply with applicable Federal and State regulations. Demonstrates competency in the skills required by the facility by completing initial & on-going annual competency assessment by a peer. Qualifications: NYS Licensed Audiologist Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology BLS certified. Minimum of three years working in a Mental Health facility. About our Company: - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients. Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. “22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply." All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Minimum Salary: 40.00 Maximum Salary: 55.00 Salary Unit: Hourly