Pediatric Audiologist I - Pediatric Hearing Institute

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Description Summary: Tests, evaluates, and prescribes treatment of hearing disorders on the pediatric population. Provides a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, conventional audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response, acoustic immittance testing, earmolds, hearing aids, bone-conduction hearing aids and cochlear implants. Responsibilities: - Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. - Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation. - Chooses appropriate tests considering history and reason for referral. - Administers routine and some specialty diagnostic evaluations. - Assesses communication skills through observation and informal interactions. - Makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations. - Communicates results to parents in an effective manner. - Provides parent education and appropriate department handouts. - Plans and coordinates follow up care for patients who have, or at risk for, hearing loss. - Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care. - Involves parents/family in care plans and educational activities and obtaining medical history. - Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression (physical, cognitive, social, emotional) and developmental milestones. - Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly. - Uses age-appropriate communication style and language with patients. - Takes precautions for safety and injury prevention related to age. - Possesses knowledge and skill to use age appropriate equipment for assessment and treatments. (Audiology equipment, hearing aids, toys, etc.) - Provides physical, emotional, and psychosocial support consistent with the patient's developmental level. - Possesses knowledge of how to utilize age specific resources within the community. - Recognizes and responds appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect. - Ensures that work areas are organized, safe, and professional in appearance. - Accurately completes documentation and charges within Audiology department guidelines. - Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates. - Self manages own schedule to improve productivity. - Follows the CHRISTUS Provider Network guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). - Maintains strict confidentiality. - Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission. - Maintains established CHRISTUS Provider Network policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. - Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Provider Network's cultural diversity objectives. - Supports and adheres to CPN Service Guarantee. - Performs duties/tasks listed above with little to no supervision. - Performs other related work as required. Job Requirements: Education/Skills• Doctoral Degree in Audiology (AuD.) required. Experience• 0-3 years of experience required.• Pediatric Experience/rotation (externship) preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications• BLS required.• ASHA or ABA certification required.• Active Audiology Licensure in the State of practice required. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time

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