UNIV – Open Rank – Cochlear Implant Audiologist – Department of Otolaryngology Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

UNIV

• Open Rank
• Cochlear Implant Audiologist
• Department of Otolaryngology
  Charleston, South Carolina
  UNIV
• Open Rank
• Cochlear Implant Audiologist
• Department of Otolaryngology

R-0000044963

Charleston, South Carolina
University Faculty
Faculty
Full Time
University (UNIV)
Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist focusing on cochlear implants and hearing aids. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants, hearing aids and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2000 patients with cochlear implants, and we implant more than 200 devices yearly. In addition, we have very active, NIH-funded hearing and cochlear implant research programs.
The Department of Otolaryngology includes six Otologists, six Pediatric Otolaryngologists and 23 audiologists. Cochlear implant and hearing aid services are provided at the main campus of MUSC in downtown Charleston as well as satellite locations.
Responsibilities include providing diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services for the cochlear implant and hearing aid programs including evaluations, cochlear implant candidacy determination, intra-operative testing, and post-operative programming and routine management of hearing aid patients. The audiologist is also expected to help teach Otolaryngology residents and supervise AuD students.
Salary is dependent on a candidate’s qualifications.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to:
Kara Leyzac, AuD, PhD and Ted McRackan, MD, MSCR
Medical University of South Carolina
Department of Otolaryngology

• HNS
  135 Rutledge Avenue, MSC 550
  Charleston, SC 29425
  (843) 792-9928
  mcrackan@musc.edu and leyzac@musc.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
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

PhD/MD or equivalent
Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

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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)