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Overview
Turn your passion for audiology into real-world impact.
As an Audiology Extern, you'll work alongside experienced, licensed audiologists in a supportive, collaborative environment where you'll apply your classroom knowledge to real patient care. You'll gain valuable clinical experience providing diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults, while building the confidence and skills needed for a successful career. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and eager to learn from expert mentors, we'd love to help you take the next step in your professional journey.
Applications are accepted through September 16th, with interviews beginning September 22nd.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Care Delivery:
• Receives referrals, screens and/or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention
• Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan, including goal setting
• Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others, and care team
• Monitors patient's response and modifies treatment to achieve goals
• Provides input to improve patient or employee safety. Follows all policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines related to safety
• Documents the results of patient's assessment, treatment and follow-up
• Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the Audiology services delivered. Reports associated problems to mentor or supervisor as indicated
• Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third-party requirements
• Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of mentor, the department or organization/hospital administrative staff
• Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources
Professionalism and Personal Development:
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other's views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned
• Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to government, third party, and department requirements
• Demonstrates accurate and ethical billing practices
• Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions
• Promotes professional objectives among interdisciplinary team members
• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence
• Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery
• Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs
• Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills
Qualifications
Education: Actively enrolled as a 4th year student in an accredited audiology program.
Experience: Must read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
License(s)/Certification(s): Must have a temporary license in the State of Iowa. Must submit results of praxis exam to the State
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Multicultural sensitivity, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication-written & verbal, Decision making
Flexibility, Customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Managing priorities/deadlines, Motivation, Multicultural sensitivity, Planning and organizing skills
Problem-solving, Professionalism, Self-development, Teamwork. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.