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Job Description
Audiology Research Associates, a highly regarded audiology practice in Northern Idaho and Southwestern Washington, is a 40+ year private-owned clinic focused on audiology services. Our team is looking for a long term, full-time audiologist to join us in this wonderful region. While dispensing is very much part of our offering, we feel it is our focus and dedication to audiology services that makes us a preferred care partner with patients, physicians and employees alike. Candidates would be expected to be dependable, hard working, and must be comfortable with interpersonal communication with patients, families, and the team. Candidates are particularly expected to be proficient in hearing evaluation and hearing aid treatment. This position will either split time between our Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint, ID locations (two weeks in Coeur d'Alene, one week in Sandpoint), or full time in Sandpoint for a candidate looking to live in that area instead of Coeur d'Alene. The Audiologist role has four primary functions; evaluating and diagnosing, coordinating and providing care, education and counseling, as well as dispensing hearing aids that align patient needs with business directives. Within these functions, duties, and responsibilities the Audiologist builds lasting relationships of trust with our patients as they project the same outlook on care that our practice has embodied for over 40 years; accessible, compassionate, and honest care - every time for everyone.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Evaluation & Diagnosis:
Comprehensive audiometric testing including speech-in-noise and visual reinforcement audiometry Otoacoustic emissions testing
Care Coordination & Documentation:
Write clinical reports with referring physician recommendations Maintain timely, accurate patient records in EHR Evaluate and adopt emerging equipment, devices, and techniques
Education & Counseling:
Compassionate communication about evaluation results and treatment options Collaborate with patients, families, and referring physicians Adapt complex clinical information to each patient's comfort level
Hearing Aid Dispensing:
Selection, fitting, earmold acoustics, and ongoing management Follow-up care, patient education, and hearing aid repairs
ABOUT COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
Coeur d'Alene is located in the stunning panhandle of North Idaho, where breathtaking scenery and world-class lake life define everyday living. Nestled on the shores of its spectacular, 25-mile-long lake, this vibrant community is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts who love boating, hiking, golfing, and skiing. Residents enjoy a bustling, historic downtown filled with premier local dining, cozy coffee shops, art galleries, and year-round community festivals. The area boasts excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a thriving economy, all wrapped in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With its unique blend of pristine natural beauty, active resort-town energy, and easy access to nearby Spokane, Coeur d'Alene offers an exceptional quality of life where you can truly thrive both personally and professionally. Au.
D. or Master's degree in Audiology Eligible for Idaho State licensure (Washington licensure a plus) Proficiency in hearing evaluation and hearing aid treatment Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient-facing skills Preferred (not required) Cerumen removal skills