UNIV - Open Rank - Instructor of Audiology - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description Summary

The Division of Audiology at the Medical University of South Carolina MUSC invites applications for a full-time faculty Audiologist Instructor level to join our nationally recognized academic medical center. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license within a collaborative physician-integrated environment while contributing to clinical education and research.

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Why Join MUSC Audiology

• Flexible scheduling options including an optional 4-day work week
• Competitive academic salary
• Comprehensive state benefits package
• Generous paid leave
• Annual academic continuing education allowance
• Access to advanced diagnostic and implantable technologies
• Active participation in clinical research
• Faculty appointment with teaching and mentorship opportunities
• Practice in historic coastal Charleston SC

MUSC offers one of the most robust state benefits packages in the region including retirement plans health and dental coverage disability protection paid holidays and professional development support.

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Position Overview

This full-time faculty position includes comprehensive adult audiologic care across outpatient and inpatient settings. The Audiologist will primarily practice in our downtown Charleston location with responsibilities at one satellite clinic.

Clinical Responsibilities include

• Comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluations
• Amplification selection fitting and management
• Osseointegrated device evaluation and programming
• Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing in coordination with ENT physicians
• Auditory evoked potentials

MUSC Audiology Clinical Services Include

• Behavioral audiometric assessments for all ages
• Acoustic immittance
• Site-of-lesion and threshold ABR
• TEOAE DPOAE
• Comprehensive vestibular testing VNG Rotary Chair Posturography VEMP vHIT
• Hearing aids
• Cochlear implant and implantable hearing device programming

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Academic & Research Expectations

As a faculty member within an academic medical center the Audiologist will

• Supervise 4th-year Doctor of Audiology Au.D. students
• Provide instruction to Otolaryngology residents and interns
• Deliver lectures to residents and house staff as assigned
• Participate in Audiology seminars and departmental conferences
• Contribute to or collaborate in ongoing clinical research

An interest in clinical research and academic growth is highly valued.

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Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology Au.D. from an accredited institution
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC-A
• South Carolina Audiology Licensure or eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred

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About MUSC

Founded in 1824 the Medical University of South Carolina is the states only comprehensive academic health system integrating patient care research and education in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Faculty benefit from strong institutional support comprehensive benefits and opportunities for long-term academic growth.

Questions should be directed to

Kimberly Astrid Orr Au.D. CCC-A

Medical University of South Carolina

135 Rutledge Ave. MSC 550

Charleston SC 29425

Phone 843-876-1308

Fax 843-876-0360

Email orrkamusc.edu

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina MUSC - Univ

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Requirements PhD MD requirements

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements Note The following descriptions are applicable to this section

Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift

Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift

Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Frequent
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Frequent
• Ability to perform job functions while walking mobile. Frequent
• Ability to work indoors. Continuous
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Infrequent
• Ability to work in confined cramped spaces. Infrequent
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Infrequent
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. Infrequent
• Ability to perform pinching operations. Infrequent
• Ability to fully use both hands arms. Frequent
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands wrists elbows and shoulders. Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions. Frequent
• Possess good finger dexterity. Continuous
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Continuous
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent
• Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent
• Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. Infrequent
• Ability to push pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. Infrequent
• Ability to maintain 20 40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. Continuous
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Frequent
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Frequent
• Ability to determine distance relationship between objects depth perception. Continuous
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. Continuous
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Continuous
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Frequent

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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