Director of Audiology

We have an immediate opening for a professional and caring Director of Audiology in our well established and thriving private practice in Lewiston, Maine. Are you an experienced audiologist with both strong clinical abilities and exceptional people skills?  This role balances patient care and leadership responsibilities related to the operations and continued development of Central Maine Audiology as the premiere hearing care practice in our community. 

The Director of Audiology should maintain high professional and ethical standards, is self-motivated, collaborative, and takes pride in leading a great team. As a provider, the successful candidate thrives in helping patients recognize the benefits of professional hearing care according to best practices. They will have a proven ability to help guide patients to choose to treat their hearing loss. 

The Director of Audiology should be a true leader, the kind of person who genuinely cares about their patients and co-workers, and finds joy in their work! Kindness and a service mindset are essential characteristics for the successful candidate. Support and mentorship provided by successful and experienced private practice owner / audiologist. Tremendous next-level career opportunity for someone who wants to live in a beautiful state with coastline, lakes, and mountains. Lewiston is about 40 minutes from Portland, Maine and about 2 hours from Boston.

About our Practice

Our Vision:

We recognize that untreated hearing loss and tinnitus can have devastating consequences. Untreated hearing loss impacts family relationships, interactions at work, and is known to increase the risk of dementia by 200 to 500%. We guide patients through each step of the journey including awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. We also provide relief and hope for patients with bothersome tinnitus. We are passionate about helping people and their families overcome the negative impacts of hearing loss and tinnitus.

Our Core Values

Be Kind: Our staff is genuinely concerned about the welfare of our patients, their family members, and one another. We strive to treat each other and all we serve with empathy, compassion, and kindness.

Be Positive: We look for the good and find joy in our work. When challenges arise, we work constructively and positively to find solutions. 

Pursue Excellence: We have a culture in which we encourage individuals to strive for excellence in our work and in our personal lives. We seek employees who are committed to grow personally and professionally and who continuously strive to learn. We are not content with the status quo and resist complacency. We seek to continually improve. We find better methods, work to improve our skills, and refine all practice systems, so that we can stand out as the provider of choice for hearing healthcare in the areas we serve. 

Core Responsibilities

• Audiology diagnostic testing in a private practice environment, primarily adult population, with limited pediatrics. Comprehensive audiometry, immittance testing, OAE. 
• Hearing aid dispensing and follow-up services
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the clinic to improve clinic efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. This may include tracking and reporting data on a weekly or monthly basis, developing/maintaining annual budgets, and guiding the development of improved documents and processes. In conjunction with the practice owner, the Director of Audiology should actively engage in and manage the strategic vision of the practice.
• Manage Audiology providers and support staff, including staff recruitment, retention, and development 
• Participate in regular meetings with the owner and staff to maintain excellent lines of communication and effective information exchange, and to foster effective collaboration between all employees to ensure an integrated, service-oriented approach to providing services that fulfill CMA’s mission 
• Work cooperatively to contribute to the overall success of the practice
• Possible future externship supervisor responsibilities

Qualifications

• Au.D. preferred, Master’s degree considered
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eligible for Maine Audiology licensure
• 3+ years dispensing experience
• Must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with CounselEar OMS is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally at all times with patients, referral sources, and team members
• Demonstrated excellent customer service
• Commitment to personal and leadership development
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Compensation

Above average base salary plus team-based incentive program. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, retirement matching plan, paid licensure and dues for professional organization plus continuing education allowance.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year for full-time

Benefits:

• 15 days PTO to start, increases with tenure
• 7 Paid holidays
• Heath Insurance premiums 100% paid for employee
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Maine Audiology License fees paid
• Continuing Education stipend
• One professional membership (AAA or ASHA) fees paid

Schedule: Monday to Friday. Alternate schedules considered (4 day work week option).

Work Location: In person

If you are interested in applying or for questions, send an email to drcropper@hearmaine.com