Rapid City Medical Center is seeking a full-time Audiologist to join our West River Ear, Nose & Throat team. This position will be responsible for testing, evaluating and prescribing treatment of hearing disorders. It will also provide a full range of diagnostic, consultative and rehabilitative audiology services to adults and children. 

Who We Are:
Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic providing excellence, choice, and patient-inspired care. We focus on building relationships with our patients, regularly connecting as partners on the journey of health. Our physicians use leading-edge technology to augment their medical skills. Ninety physicians and advanced practice providers work together with over 400 employees to make physician and test appointments efficient and effective and insurance interactions workable.

We offer a great benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k, profit sharing, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, seven paid holidays and floating birthday, paid time off (PTO) accrual, as well as flexibility in the schedule to accommodate important personal and family milestones (Benefits vary based on fulltime or part time status). 

Our West River Ear, Nose & Throat clinic consists of two audiologists, two ENT physicians, and four nurse practitioners. Together we specialize in a variety of ENT, audiology, and allergy services.

EDUCATION:  Master's Degree in Audiology required. Doctor of Audiology preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Obtains case history and administers diagnostic tests to determine nature, degree and type of hearing problems.
• Consults with patients on the nature of hearing loss and communicative problems.  Develops individualized treatment programs. Conducts follow-up to determine patient progress.  Modifies therapy program. 
• Maintain all clinical records and charts as specified by practice management
• Plans and directs treatment programs to restore patient hearing.      
• Instructs patients and their families in rehabilitative procedures. 
• Performs hearing aid evaluations and dispenses hearing aids.
• Makes referrals for further diagnostic evaluation and therapy and/or treatment.
• Conducts rehabilitation therapy including auditory training.
• Calibrates and maintains audiology equipment.  Helps select audiologic equipment, orders hearing aids, and other supplies.
• Maintains unit in a clean and orderly manner.  Keeps equipment in good working condition. 
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. 
• Knowledge of testing and diagnostic equipment, disorders, and patient prognosis to establish a treatment plan.
• Knowledge of hearing devices, programming software, and device troubleshooting

SKILLS:  

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public. 

ABILITIES:

• Ability to present explanatory or interpretive information about the treatment program.
• Ability to motivate patients to participate in treatment program. 
• Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and prepare recommendations regarding problems. 
• Ability to teach patients effective hearing techniques. 
• Ability to write reports and document patient’s progress. 
• Ability to operate audiology equipment.

Rapid City Medical Center offers rewarding career opportunities to medical providers, practitioners, and healthcare administration professionals in South Dakota. If you are compassionate, health-driven and believe in superior patient care, consider joining the West River Ear, Nose & Throat team at Rapid City Medical Center, and help us continue our ongoing tradition of excellence in healthcare.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Rachel Dunn, AuD at:

dunnrm@rcmed.net

OR 

241 Minnesota St

Rapid City, SD 57701

About West River ENT at Rapid City Medical Center

You can trust that you’re in good hands at West River Ear, Nose & Throat, where we’re proud to serve residents of Rapid City, SD. Our physicians have completed extensive education and training to make sure you’re provided with the most state-of-the-art treatments and options for your health concerns. As one of the Rapid City area’s most prominent resources for quality healthcare, West River Ear, Nose & Throat specializes in a wide range of medical services to get you and your family feeling healthier than ever before. And while we work hard to offer top-of-the-line treatments that help you feel better and get better, we also focus on preventative strategies to ensure you stay better for longer. We work with patients who suffer from ear, nose, throat, and allergy conditions that prevent them from living each day to its fullest, and it’s our mission to offer personalized solutions to meet your individual needs. From sore throats and skin allergies to sleep apnea, the staff at West River ENT Care is honored to work with you on the path toward healthier living.

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