Audiologist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) required.
• Must have CCC-A, and current BLS certification, or must successfully obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Licensed in Arkansas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to practice independently and exercise sound clinical judgment in audiological assessment, interpretation of findings, and care recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to live and/or travel frequently to project sites.
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in groups.
• Skilled in taking initiative, maintaining accountability, and anticipating needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt a daily schedule in response to project needs.
• Ability to work independently with good foresight.
• Proficiency withMicrosoftOffice suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Comfort learning and troubleshooting audiology equipment, software, and research data systems.
• Commitment to expanding access to hearing care in rural and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing audiological services to pediatric populations or in school or community settings.
• Experience with clinical research, including participant recruitment, informed consent, protocol implementation, or data quality monitoring.
• Experience training or mentoring clinical personnel, research staff, or community partners.
• Experience with teleaudiology or other approaches to delivering hearing care in rural and underserved settings.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple sites or collaborating with community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and obtain informed consent in accordance with approved study procedures.

• Independently conduct audiological assessments, interpret findings, and make appropriate clinical decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up within professional scope and study protocols.

• Plan and deliver audiology training for project personnel and community partners; assess competency and provide ongoing guidance to support screening and consistent implementation of study protocols.

• Apply critical thinking to clinical and research challenges, identify appropriate solutions, and recognize when escalation is needed

• Organize and prioritize daily work across multiple projects, adapting to changing participant needs, project schedules, travel and community partner availability.

• Plan, implement, and coordinate systems designed to monitor the collection, storage, cleaning and dissemination of data for qualitative and quantitative study componentswith strong scientific rigor

• Coordinate study activities and communication among investigators, project personnel, participants, and community partners across institutions and time zones.

• Respond to project inquiries and troubleshoot clinical, operational, and technical issues in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Support regulatory submissions, institutional review board requirements, and adherence to approved protocols; maintain accurate and complete study documentation.

• Work with statistical and data management teams to identify discrepancies, resolve data quality issues, and improve data collection and monitoring systems across multiple sources.

• Recommend changes and modifications to systems as required to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Prepare study reports and contribute to qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

• Assist with dissemination of research project findings through manuscript preparation and community outreach.

• Assist with grant preparation for future projects.

• Educate participants, patients, families, and community partners about hearing health and audiological wellness.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.