Associate Professor of Clinical - Audiology (Director of Clinical Education)
University of Miami

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The University of Miami Health System is initiating a search for an Associate Professor of Clinical Audiology and Director of Audiology Clinical Education.

The Associate Professor and Director of Audiology Clinical Education (ACE) directs and maintains training and onboarding programs within the Division of Audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami. The Director reports to the Chief of the Division. Primary responsibilities are to direct, plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor goals and activities on behalf of the ACE program, and in coordination with the chief and clinical teaching faculty, while ensuring the highest quality in education standards. The Director leads all projects and duties as directed by the chief, related to the ACE. Mentorship and guidance on tasks is not needed; the Director can be fully trusted to complete tasks without oversight. Clinically, The Associate Professor and Director of ACE clinically administers and interprets a variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment. Primary specialties are Diagnostics and Hearing Aids. The Associate Professor and Director for this role must be prepared and comfortable in running a clinic independently, and may occasionally see several pediatric patients. Travel to satellite clinics is required. Bilingual is preferred. Flexibility to cover for different audiology specialties in the absence of a co-worker is required.

CLINICAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs immittance and emissions testing

• Conducts auditory evoked potential assessments for patients

• Assesses hearing sensitivity and quality and provides patients with information regarding the results

• Dispenses hearing aids and fits devices based on patient's physiology and needs

• Consults with physicians and other professionals about patient's future needs and current progress

• Maintains client records at all stages including initial evaluation and discharge • Documents all professional and clinical reports and conducts research on auditory topics

• Utilizes local, state, and national regulations to make decisions regarding service eligibility

• Participates in conferences, forums, and training sessions to remain up-to-date with or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

• Performs audiological evaluation, hearing aid coverage and electrophysiology to one or more area clinic locations

• Compiles test results and information to make appropriate recommendations and/or referrals

• Actively participates in or hosts specialty-specific and other audiological meetings

• Documents all professional and clinical reports in a timely manner

• May see, evaluate and fit patients of all ages for hearing aids

• Takes add-on audiological evaluations and hearing aid evaluation appointments as needed, from the ENT clinic

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations

• Will be expected to support clinical education activities including but not limited to onboarding, observerships or students

• May be expected to flex to provide coverage at other clinics in the absence of a colleague

• May be asked to onboard at multiple clinics

DIRECTORSHIP JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Implementation of Visiting Professor training

• Facilitates programmatic development

• Marketing of program

• Ensures regulatory and institutional policies and procedures are upheld

• In conjunction with Division Administrator, ensures continued financial viability of the program.

• Maintains clinical education manual

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records on training

• Maintains up to date knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of Audiology

• Executes training curriculum set by the Chief

• Formalized meaningful Competencies/Metrics that can be measured over time, from one extern to the next

• Externship

• Fellowship

• Observership program

• Promotes excellence in education across the disciplines

• Maintains current and up to date training metrics

• Number of applicants

• This is the way residency programs are measured as well

• Acts as a representative of the Department within and outside the institution, to stakeholders, academic institutions, educational organizations, training programs, and the public.

• Works collaboratively with department leadership to identify opportunities for ACE faculty development

• Facilitates quality learning experiences for trainees

• Responsible for organizing training schedules

• Creates quarterly training schedules for students and fellows

• Creates custom schedules for Visiting Professorships

• Evaluates and monitors quality of training program

• Tracking method of how someone is ready to be a preceptor; make it its own program (competencies, etc.)

• Meets regularly with students and trainees

• Meets regularly with trainee representatives to provide reporting on skill attainment and performance within the program

• Meets at least quarterly with clinical preceptors

• Provides reports on monitoring to the program director

• Actively engages faculty in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment. • Identifies when performance improvement is needed for both trainees and preceptors.

• Executes effective performance improvement plans where necessary

• The Director serves as a liaison between the University of Miami and the trainee's institution. The director also establishes and upholds program standards and facilitates ongoing development of, and communication with trainee institutions and clinical faculty.

• Conducts institutional interviews

• Reviews affiliation agreements

• Provides institutions with state regulatory requirements prior to application period

• Reviews policies and procedures of the ACE with institutions

• Works with chief to facilitate the application process

• Works with the department residency program director to maintain application records and institutional records

• Maintains records and oversight of preceptor training and CEU records

• Provides regular training and feedback to preceptors

• Fosters a safe learning environment that upholds the training standards of the Department of Otolaryngology and the University of Miami.

• Manages/oversees 3-month onboarding process for new audiologists, and first year regular chart reviews

• Works with specialty program directors or specialty leads to create/update competencies for each specialty.

• Enforces timely completion by members of the Onboarding Committee, of Master Competencies form for each onboarding provider.

• Leads regular chart reviews at monthly intervals following successful completion of provider onboarding period.

REQUIREMENTS:

• AuD or PhD in Audiology required
  
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical teaching experience required
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply auditory principles, procedures, and techniques
  
• Knowledge of auditory agents used in patient treatments
  
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat hearing or speech disorders
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
• Performs in tactful and professional manner
  
• Motivated and focused on achieving own goals
  
• Confident about working within a team and autonomously
  
• Commercially aware, and happy to offer the client the best solution for any given problem
  
• Dedicated to exemplary customer service to ensure client satisfaction
  
• Excellent communication skills, with empathy and patience
  
• Desire to do provide the best service and advice to the best of your abilities
  

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Faculty-UMMG

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