Weill Cornell Medicine
Director of Audiology
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Job Description
- Req#: 87158
- Provides administrative leadership which includes fiscal responsibility, clinical oversight, strategic planning and compliance with internal and external bodies.
- Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and management of all audiology staff. Maintains current policies and procedures as necessary and provides Departmental guidance regarding evolving trends in audiology assessment and rehabilitation.
- Develops, directs, and participates in the clinical and educational programming for Audiology staff. Participates in clinical education for medical residents, physician assistants, medical students, graduate students, and other health professionals.
- Provides direct clinical supervision of the Audiologists engaged in patient care services to ensure quality patient care. Maintains and further develops cochlear implant, hearing aid, and hearing rehabilitation programs for child and adults.
- Works with the Director of Speech to ensure coordination of services for patients with speech hearing swallowing and communication disorders. Works directly with Department Chair and Administrator to ensure proper staffing and services.
- Membership and participation in Audiology-related professional groups. Contributes to Audiology program development and maintains performance of current program operation.
- Provides review and recommends performance goals for audiology staff. Provides specialized patient care in the area of Audiology, employing techniques consistent with age specific needs for patients throughout the lifespan.
- Acts as liaison with other departments, physicians, and other specialists, and outside agencies. Supports the Department Chairman in implementing clinical research programs and clinical research activities that improve and advance clinical care.
- Performs related duties as required by Department Chair.
- Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)
Title: Director of Audiology
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Hearing and Speech
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $164,300 -$186,700
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The Director of Audiology will provide be responsible to the day to day operations of the Audiology clinical services within the Department of Otolaryngology of Weill Cornell Medicine. This person will demonstrate administrative skill, leadership ability and provide management of all audiology services. This person participates in day-to-day clinical operations, provides direct clinical care, and oversees the supervision of Audiology staff and technical personnel with the goal of delivering quality clinical care.
Job Responsibilities
Education
Experience
- Ten years of clinical service with a minimum of five year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Leadership abilities.
- Strategic Planning
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professional employees and entry level employees.
- Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of professional, regulatory, and educational requirements for educational program.
Licenses and Certifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech- Language and Hearing Association, and/or American Board of Audiology Certification.
- NYS license in audiology and NYS License in hearing aid dispensing.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.