Senior Audiologist

MD Anderson's Head & Neck Center provides highly specialized, team-based care for patients with complex head and neck cancers, drawing on one of the nation's deepest pools of clinical expertise.

The Senior Audiologist is an integral member of the Head & Neck Center healthcare team. The primary responsibility of the Senior Audiologist is the evaluation and treatment of patients with hearing and/or balance disorders of functional or organic origin. This role directly impacts patient care through comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow-up.

This position serves as a clinical and educational resource, mentoring students, clinical fellows, and designated staff. This position demonstrates leadership within the program and supports the management team in operational and programmatic efforts.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with cochlear implants, vestibular testing, and auditory brainstem response (ABR), along with hands-on experience or a solid understanding of ototoxicity monitoring and its clinical importance. The candidate will also demonstrate an interest in oncology care and have experience working with post-surgical patients.

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Role Model for Performance Expectations
Functions as a role model by consistently meeting professional and performance expectations, including:

• Demonstrating MD Anderson Core Values through daily actions and communication
• Meeting deadlines and productivity standards
• Delivering excellent service, including accepting overbooked schedules to meet patient needs, managing complex patient care assignments, and supporting service recovery efforts
• Supporting team members and fulfilling all professional obligations
• Completing clinical documentation and billing accurately and on time
• Working with section leadership to ensure all equipment, supplies, and testing materials are properly maintained and routinely calibrated

Leadership Within the Department
Functions as a leader within the department by:

• Coordinating aspects of daily clinical operations
• Mentoring junior staff members
• Providing presentations and in-service education
• Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams
• Leading at least one performance improvement project, clinical research initiative, or program development effort annually, with meaningful outcomes

Expertise in Oncology Care
Demonstrates advanced expertise in oncology-focused audiologic care, including competency in all core clinical service areas:

• Pure tone audiometry
• Bone conduction testing
• Videonystagmography (VNG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
• Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)
• Electrocochleography (ECochG)
• Awake Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
• Hearing aid testing and fitting
• Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) testing and fitting

The Senior Audiologist also demonstrates competency in complex or specialized services, including:

• Sedated ABR testing
• Cochlear implant evaluations and services
• Conditioned play audiometry
• Ototoxicity monitoring

Professional experience reflects oncology-focused expertise through:

• Lead authorship in relevant publications and/or
• A consistent record of podium presentations at regional, national, or international professional meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

Why Join MD Anderson

• Be part of a world-recognized cancer center known for advancing care for patients with complex and rare conditions
• Work alongside leading physicians, researchers, and specialists in a highly collaborative, team-based clinical environment
• Make a direct impact on patient outcomes through specialized, oncology-focused audiologic care
• Access advanced technology, clinical resources, and opportunities to contribute to research, program development, and innovation
• Grow your career as a Senior Audiologist through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and ongoing professional development

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Audiology.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Three years Relevant work experience in an outpatient or acute care hospital setting post-clinical fellowship, to include one year of experience in an oncology setting and two years relevant work experience post clinical fellowship.
• Successful completion of MD Anderson fellowship can substitute one of the three required years of experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: CCC-A - Clinical Competence Audiology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association upon hire.
• Required: AUD - Audiologist License to practice Audiology issued by the Texas State Committee of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology upon hire.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180013
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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