The Audiology Extern is responsible for applying didactic learning to the clinical setting under the mentorship and guidance of a fully credentialed and licensed audiologist. With support and guidance of the Audiologist, the Extern will provide diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services to inpatients and outpatients including assessment, treatment planning and implementation with related documentation. Patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, are part of the practice.

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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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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 other’s 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): May apply for a temporary Iowa license if already has Master’s degree.

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

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.