Sr. Clinic Manager - Audiology / Cochlear Hearing Center - Houston, TX

Sr. Clinic Manager - Audiology/Cochlear Hearing Center - Houston, TX

Position Spotlight:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a clinical Audiologist with extensive experience programming cochlear implants
• Must be highly versed in implantable devices (CI and BC), hearing aids, and accessories
• Current State of Practice audiology license
• This role offers Clinical practice management with research opportunities

Change people’s lives and love what you do!  Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! If you are an experienced cochlear implant Audiologist with a very strong background in CI programming, an interest in research opportunities, clinic management, and top-level patient care, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Cochlear Clinical Services team in one of our clinics! In this role, you will be based in our clinic in the Houston, Texas area.

Your success in this role is measured by your ability to provide oversight and management for the Cochlear Clinical Services audiology team and supporting personnel. You will deliver world-class audiology care which may include suggesting and implementing clinical improvements, regularly ensuring teams are utilizing best practices and that protocols are up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinic operations management to include oversight of PCCs at both locations (Houston and San Antonio), oversight of billing/coding and report writing protocols, and outsourced billing and credentialing services.
• Patient care to include pre-and-post operative testing, evaluation and programming, patient counselling, upgrade sales and support, telehealth, and amplification recommendations.
• Support outreach initiatives and marketing strategies to promote clinics and increase demand.
• Assist clinical team when required with complex patient care issues and research study compilation.
• Oversee observation program for both clinics, including students and employees.

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• Au.D. or Masters in Audiology required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 7+ years of experience as a clinical Audiologist; experience with oversight or management of clinics or clinicians preferred.
• Previous experience with implantable hearing technology, including programming cochlear implants, and fitting of hearing aids, required. Ideal candidate will have CI program leadership experience.
• Travel is required up to 30% of the time.
• Must have strong clinical and people management skills.

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $125,000 - $130,000 per year as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 15% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind – thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers’ side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information.  May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external).  Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is a clinical environment; this is representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.  

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.