About Miles City: You know those quaint little towns in Hallmark Christmas movies? Here's your opportunity to live in one! Join our team at the Miles City, Montana location of Hearing and Speech Connection and enjoy the benefits of rural living: low cost of living, no rush hour traffic, low crime rate, friendly residents, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation - hunting, fishing, hiking, and even skiing just three hours to the west. And if you need a break from small-town life, Billings is just two hours away! You'll find concerts, theater, museums, great shopping and restaurants, sporting events, expos and fairs, but get to return to your charming little town where you can afford twice as much house! Sweet!
About Us: Hearing and Speech Connection began in 2002 and has grown to two full-time locations in Billlings and Miles City and a satellite office in Glendive, Montana. We provide audiology and speech therapy services to adults and children alike, giving our providers a broad patient experience. In addition to diagnostics, implantables, and the fitting of hearing aids, we have well developed niche programs for tinnitus and auditory processing disorder and see patients from all over the state (and even neighboring states) who seek out our expertise in these areas.
We claim we're the best thing since sliced bread, and we mean it, for employees and patients alike! At HASC we prioritize collaborative teamwork and patient-centered care, but we also prioritize fun and happiness. At HASC, you will always be treated kindly and fairly and appreciated for your talents and skills. We're also pretty laid back, so that means no white coats (unless you realllllllly want to wear one), jeans on Friday, silly social media videos, fun parties, and the occasional impromptu dance-off.
Your Role: As an audiologist, you will conduct thorough evaluations, recommend appropriate solutions through individualized treatment plans, complete timely documentation, and provide ongoing support to patients of all ages. You’ll work closely with our whole team, but will also have a dedicated audiology assistant to take care of most clean and checks, in-house repairs, orders, troubleshooting the ubiquitous phone pairing issues, etc., leaving you free to do what you do best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic hearing tests
- Recommend and fit hearing aids tailored to individual needs
- Perform CI activations and mapping
- Evaluate auditory processing disorders (training provided if needed)
- Evaluate and manage tinnitus using tinnitus retraining therapy, hearing aids, and/or Lenire as needed (Lenire training will be provided)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients receiving both speech and audiology services
- Educate patients and their families on hearing health and solutions
- Engage in referral development and business building activities
- Participate in hearing conservation education activities (gun shows, trade shows, health fairs, etc.)
- Travel to satellite office 4 times per month (one hour away, mileage paid)
Why Join Us:
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy a casual, friendly workplace where teamwork is valued, staff have great relationships, and practice owners truly care about you - inside and outside of the office.
- Community Lifestyle: Experience the benefits of living in rural southeast Montana, including a low cost of living and safe surroundings.
- Professional Development: Access opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement, including potential lead audiologist/management role.
- Flexible Schedule: Want to work four 10-hour days? 4.5 days? We'll work to accommodate your preferences.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance: We know what it's like to be saddled with student loan debt. We can help lighten that load for you!
Compensation Package:
- $75,000-90,000 base salary, depending on experience
- $10,000 student loan repayment assistance for each completed year of full-time employment at HASC, up to $70,000 (seven years).
- $2000 sign-on bonus, and $1000 retention bonus after 12 months continuous employment
- Three weeks paid time off plus at least eight paid holidays
- Robust bonus program based not only on help rate but a variety of other activities and metrics (all positions are bonused at HASC!)
- Annual continuing education allowance of $500, plus training in TRT, Lenire, APD
- Health insurance coverage
- Malpractice insurance, state licensure, membership in professional organization of choice (ADA or AAA), and Montana Speech and Hearing Association dues paid
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.)
- State licensure or eligibility for licensure in Montana
- Commitment to providing compassionate, effective care to help solve communication problems for our patients
- Great personality and people skills, good sense of humor, honest and kind, doesn't gossip or criticize, good problem solving skills
If you’re passionate about audiology and looking for a rewarding opportunity in an awesome community, we invite you to apply. Want to know what it's like to work with us before applying? Check out our Indeed business page and at your request, we'll even connect you with past and present employee references. We're confident you'll love us too!
Join our team at Hearing and Speech Connection and make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many and have fun while you do it!