UNIV - Open Rank - Hearing Aid Director - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description Summary

The Hearing Aid Director is a senior-level audiologist responsible for overseeing, managing, and expanding the hearing aid services program across multiple locations serving both pediatric and adult populations. This leadership role involves clinical and administrative oversight of hearing aid-related services, including procurement, pricing strategy, billing practices, training, and technology implementation. The Director will work closely with the Division Director and the Hearing Aid Business Manager to ensure optimal patient outcomes, business performance, and team development.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000991 COM OTO Audiology & Cochlear Implant CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Program Oversight & Strategic Development :

• Lead, develop, and expand the pediatric and adult hearing aid programs across multiple clinical sites.
• Establish and maintain standardized hearing aid protocols and best practices aligned with current evidence-based care and regulatory standards.
• Monitor program performance, ensuring clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Financial & Business Management :

Technology & Equipment Oversight :

Training & Professional Development :

Team Leadership & Supervision :

Clinical Responsibilities :

Collaboration & Leadership :

Qualifications :

Demonstrated knowledge of hearing aid fitting protocols.

Work Environment & Schedule :

Questions should be directed to :

Kimberly Astrid Orr, Au.D., CCC-A

Director of Audiology

Medical University of South Carolina

135 Rutledge Ave. #216

MSC 550

Charleston, SC 29425

Phone : 843-876-1308 option 3

Email : orrka@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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