How to hire a pediatric audiologist

How to hire a pediatric audiologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pediatric audiologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pediatric audiologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pediatric audiologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The pediatric audiologist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A pediatric audiologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pediatric audiologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of pediatric audiologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Pediatric Audiologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Pediatric Audiologist	Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat a patient’s hearing, balance, or ear problems.	$43-197
   Audiologist	An audiologist is responsible for conducting hearing examinations with patients, diagnosing their hearing problems, and identifying treatment plans for immediate recovery. Audiologists operate advanced technologies and devices to determine the patients' hearing abilities and limitations... Show more	$12-58
   Clinical Audiologist	A Clinical Audiologist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients who have hearing, balance, or related ear problems. They document the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress of patients.	$12-76

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Auditory
   • ABR
   • Hearing Loss
   • Audiological Services
   • Oaes
   • FM
   • Diagnostic Hearing
   • Early Intervention
   • Educational Issues

   Responsibilities:

   • Organize, update and maintain medical information database; prepare written and communicate verbally relative to patients' histories.
   • Administer aural rehabilitation to geriatric-psychiatric patients.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pediatric audiologist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A pediatric audiologist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, pediatric audiologists' average salary in hawaii is 35% less than in south carolina.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pediatric audiologists earn 78% less than senior-level pediatric audiologists.
   • Certifications. A pediatric audiologist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a pediatric audiologist's salary.

   Average pediatric audiologist salary

   $193,541yearly

   $93.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pediatric audiologist salary

   $91,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a pediatric audiologist job description

   A pediatric audiologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pediatric audiologist job description:

   Pediatric audiologist job description example

   Performs audiological and vestibular function testing and treatment.
   
   Detailed responsibilities:
   
   * Performs diagnostic testing to assess patient's hearing and vestibular status and to determine appropriate treatment.
   
   * Develops, documents, implements, and evaluates a plan of care. Collaborates with patient care team to integrate and coordinate plan of care. Care is provided through evidence based practice and research.
   
   * Educates patients, caregivers, and family members on treatment options and continuing care.
   
   * Provides or recommends personal and area sound modification devices and strategies, including hearing aids, implants, and alerting devices.
   
   Competencies and skills:
   
   Essential:
   
   * STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
   
   * CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.
   
   * ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
   
   * RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.
   
   * ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS: Assesses patient and reviews patient's medical record to formulate an individualized nursing plan of care.
   
   * PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.
   
   * PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"
   
   * KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS: Applies knowledge of practices and interventions for specific populations with specific conditions.
   
   Education:
   
   Essential:
   
   * Masters
   
   Education specialization:
   
   Essential:
   
   * Audiology
   
   Credentials:
   
   Essential:
   
   * BLS Certification
   
   * Audiologist License - FL
   
   * Certificate of Clinical Competence - Audiology
   
   Education equivalent experience:
   
   Essential:
   
   *
   
   Other information:
   
   Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
   
   Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.
   
   Working conditions:
   
   Essential:
   
   * Bending and Stooping 80.00%
   
   * Climbing 40.00%
   
   * Keyboard Entry 80.00%
   
   * Kneeling 60.00%
   
   * Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60.00%
   
   * Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
   
   * Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%
   
   * Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
   
   * Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
   
   * Pushing or Pulling 75 lbs Non-Patient 80.00%
   
   * Reaching 80.00%
   
   * Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80.00%
   
   * Running 60.00%
   
   * Sitting 80.00%
   
   * Squatting 60.00%
   
   * Standing 80.00%
   
   * Walking 80.00%
   
   * Audible Speech 80.00%
   
   * Hearing Acuity 80.00%
   
   * Depth Perception 80.00%
   
   * Distinguish Color 80.00%
   
   * Seeing - Far 80.00%
   
   * Seeing - Near 80.00%
   
   * Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%
   
   * Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%
   
   * Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%
   
   * Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%
   
   * Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%
   
   * Cytotoxic Chemicals 60.00%
   
   * Dust 60.00%
   
   * Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%
   
   * Hazardous Chemicals 60.00%
   
   * Hazardous Medication 60.00%
   
   * Latex 60.00%
   
   * Computer Monitor 80.00%
   
   * Domestic Animals 60.00%
   
   * Fire Risk 40.00%
   
   * Heating Devices 40.00%
   
   * Magnetic Fields 60.00%
   
   * Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00%
   
   * Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%
   
   * Potential Electric Shock 60.00%
   
   * Potential for Physical Assault 40.00%
   
   * Radiation 60.00%
   
   * Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%
   
   Organizational Profile:
   
   Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is a 226 bed free-standing children's hospital in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida located near Fort Lauderdale. The hospital is currently undergoing a 4-story vertical expansion to double the number of floors and to continue to meet its commitment to providing the highest quality and safest care for children in the region.
   
   JDCH is one of 6 hospitals that are part of Memorial Healthcare System, the 3rd largest public health system in the country. Memorial delivers nearly 14,000 babies per year in 3 hospitals and has 132 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - both level 2 and 3 (the state of Florida does not yet have a separate designation for level 4 care). JDCH has robust high-risk and congenital programs including a US News and World Report ranked pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program, one of only two active programs in the state that does heart transplants. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital's Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine program is also ranked by US News and World Report as number one in Florida and is one of the largest programs in the southeastern United States. JDCH also has robust Neurosciences, Hematology/Oncology and other specialized surgical programs (approximately 10,000 surgeries per year). They also have the area's largest pediatric and neonatal transport team, which also does mobile ECMO. JDCH serves over 375,000 children per year from around the state. Approximately 100,000 children are cared for in our 3 emergency rooms across the county per year. JDCH's services continue to grow with the opening of the new specialty center/ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach County in 2018 and a new ambulatory pavilion in Miramar, near Miami-Dade County which will open in 2021.
   
   Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers resources for academic pursuits, spanning from clinical research to basic science investigation via affiliations with nearby universities and through its Pediatric Institute for Discovery and Innovation (PIDI). Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has an established pediatric residency program and deep relationships with other hospital providers and universities.
   
   Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital combines leading-edge clinical excellence with a child- and family-friendly environment that emphasizes the Power of Play. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services - delivered with kindness, dedication and compassion.
   
   **_Disclaimer:_** _This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification._
   
   Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

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5. Post your job

   To find pediatric audiologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any pediatric audiologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level pediatric audiologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pediatric audiologist job on Zippia to find and recruit pediatric audiologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pediatric audiologists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pediatric audiologist

   Once you've found the pediatric audiologist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pediatric audiologist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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