How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
Michigan Medicine's Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department announces the availability of a twelve-month post-doctoral Audiology Fellowship with a focus on Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IOM) beginning in June 2024. This is a one-year salaried position with medical and other benefits.
The IOM Fellow participates in preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative evaluations of patients scheduled for otologic, head and neck, neurologic and selected other surgical inpatient and outpatient procedures that require neurophysiologic cranial nerve monitoring. Audiologists monitor more than 700 surgical procedures each year using sensory and motor evoked potentials and electromyography for patients with conditions like acoustic neuroma, chronic ear disease, trigeminal neuralgia, head and neck cancer, and congenital hearing loss requiring cochlear implantation.
Candidates must possess a graduate degree in Audiology from an accredited institution and be licensed as an audiologist in Michigan prior to beginning the position. Demonstrated clinical experience in clinical neurophysiology is a plus. The Fellow will work in with clinicians who assess and manage over 18,000-20,000 patients annually. The selected candidate may participate in clinical research endeavors during the Fellowship.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
The mission of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is to be the recognized leader in clinical care, education and scientific discovery. We seek sustainable excellence as:
- Providers of compassionate and patient-centered care within a highly-sophisticated, multidisciplinary clinical care delivery system
- Innovative educators of students, residents, fellows such that we are the most sought-after training program in the country, preparing the next generation of leaders and scientists in the field
- Clinical researchers who make a difference in the lives of our patients
- Responsible and innovative stewards of philanthropic, institutional and extramural resources
- Leaders who enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction and career development for all members of the department and healthcare team
- Exemplary role models for our students, trainees and colleagues
- Developers of a business model with a strategic focus that assures long-lasting financial stability
- Champions of a culture and climate that promotes inclusion, diversity, and health equity.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Under supervision, learn to provide intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring for head and neck, otology, pediatric otolaryngology, and neurosurgery services at University Hospital, Mott Children's Hospital, East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgical Center, Livonia Ambulatory Surgical Center, Brighton Center (three days per week)
- Diagnostic assessment of patients seen in the Audiology outpatient clinics (two days per week)
- Utilize Epic-based electronic medical record, as well as various audiologic and nerve monitoring software applications
- Participate in case conferences, grand rounds, journal club, and staff meetings
Required Qualifications*
- Audiology graduate degree (Doctorate or Masters)
- State of Michigan Audiology license
- Able to successfully complete Michigan Medicine provider credentialing
- Intellectual curiosity
- Clinical experiences should include diagnostic audiologic testing, and auditory electrophysiology
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate on a team that includes audiologists, support personnel, audiology technicians, physicians and nurses while being led by standardized policies and procedures
Desired Qualifications*
- Coursework and experience in clinical neurophysiologic measurement and interpretation
- Some experience or exposure to intraoperative monitoring
- Effectively collaborates with a variety of providers and support staff
- Experience with electronic medical records and audiometric software systems
Additional Information
This position is a twelve-month term-limited post-doctoral Audiology Fellowship with a focus on Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IOM) to begin in June 2024. At the end of the stated term, the appointment will end and will not be eligible for reduction-in-force benefits.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.