UPMC · 6 hours ago
Audiologist Intern-Hanover
Hanover, PA
Internship
Onsite
InternUPMC is a healthcare provider seeking an Audiologist Intern to assess auditory function in children and implement habilitation plans for those with auditory dysfunction. The intern will perform comprehensive audiologic assessments, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with families and healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment.
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Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive audiologic assessment, including a comprehensive history, in a manner appropriate to the age and ability of the patient consistent with the range, nature and degree of hearing function to provide information for the differential diagnosis of hearing loss
Differentiate between organic and nonorganic hearing loss through evaluation of total response pattern
Ensure patient safety through contacting a physician, either through the ENT services or ER, of any occurrence or incident relating to patient care to provide care as needed
Perform responsibilities regarding billing by completing proper forms and documentation
Compile and interpret test results to determine hearing sensitivity for speech and specific frequency signals; speech perception ability; middle ear function; cochlear function; auditory brainstem function; central auditory function and site of lesion information
Relate auditory function to communication needs of the patient to develop a re/habilitative plan and recommendations which address, as necessary, the need for medical consultation to explore etiology and determine need for medical intervention; the need to explore amplification options and the need for enrollment in an ongoing treatment program
Assesses patient's ability to benefit from amplification and make recommendations regarding amplification needs. Assist family in procuring appropriate amplification and locating ongoing treatment programs/services as needed
Counsel family members concerning the special needs of hearing impaired children to effectively involve parents and other family members in the treatment and management of hearing dysfunction
Monitor and evaluate patient progress and recommend revisions in treatment plans to meet changing needs of patient. Maintain contact with patient's family members and other members of healthcare and re/habilitative team regarding patient's auditory function and progress
Employ conventional, play audiometry and behavioral observation audiometry techniques as well as electrophysiologic tests. Uses electroacoustic instrumentation including audiometers, acoustic immittance and evoked otoacoustic emission systems and electrical response test equipment
Maintain records and progress notes detailing diagnosis, habilitation and effect on patients
Prepare reports of findings, interpretation of test results, and recommendations, reviewed and co-signed by a licensed audiologist
Refer patient for additional testing and treatment according to professional standards of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Academy of Audiology (AAA), hospital policy, and previous experience; participates with other members of the health care/rehabilitation team in the development of rehabilitative programs for patients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Must be in the 4th year of an accredited Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program
Analytical ability to evaluate hearing dysfunction, develop habilitative plans and evaluate progress
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively with patients, family members and staff members
Ability to observe and accurately collect and interpret clinical data
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Company
UPMC
UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
Founded in 1893
10001+ employees
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$0.46MKey Investors
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2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M
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