Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist specializing in adult and pediatric cochlear implants (Cis). Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2500 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.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
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FacultyCost Center
CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CCPay Rate Type
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University-00
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Cochlear Implant Audiologist
The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Otolaryngology, invites applications for a full-time, audiologist specializing in adult and pediatric cochlear implants (Cis). Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (AuD and/or PhD), clinical and academic experience with cochlear implants and appropriate certification and licensure. MUSC provides care for more than 2500 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 25 audiologists. Cochlear implant 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 population including 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
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: 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)
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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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