Audiology Program Manager

Nemours is seeking an Audiology Program Manager to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system.

Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region.

A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond.

In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

This position coordinates and ensures the operational integrity of the Audiology clinical program within Nemours Children's Hospital, the Central Florida satellites, the newborn hearing screening program at partner hospitals, and Outpatient Therapeutic & Rehabilitative Services in collaboration with the Division Chief of Otolaryngology.

Completes performance plans for Staff I and Staff II levels, as well as newborn hearing screeners.

Facilitates and promotes ongoing development and retention of qualified clinical staff.

Participates in Quality Improvement activities, identifying opportunities to improve services and assure patient safety, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate.

Assists with the implementation of strategic planning initiatives.

Assists with the annual budget planning activities.

Coordinates with partner hospital administration to manage newborn hearing screening program.

To include management of staff, schedule, revenue cycle processes, equipment needs, etc.

This position has a 20% supervisory component and 80% clinical patient care responsibilities.

Provides evaluation, treatment and consultation independently to patients within the Audiology program and demonstrates clinical proficiency in direct patient care.


* Manages daily patient and associate schedules, including Kronos timekeeping.

Approves and coordinates time off requests and utilization of per diem or casual staff.

Works with other Program Supervisors and Program Managers to be assure adequate clinical coverage to meet patient need.

Manages newborn hearing screening program.


* Promotes a positive work attitude within the department and practice and treats associates with respect, dignity and fairness but is also firm when necessary.

Demonstrates and supports associates in a family centered approach to care.


* Provides regular feedback to clinical staff to address issues in a timely and effective manner.

Rounds regularly with assigned associates.


* Responsible for annual performance evaluations and merit increases for staff within the Audiology and newborn hearing programs.

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