The Florida Academy of Audiology is pleased to announce the introduction of legislation in Florida to require insurance companies to provide coverage for hearing care and hearing aids for children with private health insurance. FLORIDA SENATE: SB 572 – http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/00572 SB 572: Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children GENERAL BILL by Baxley Filed: Jan. 29,… Read more »
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FLAA Legislative Update – Recap from December 18, 2018 in Broward County
On December 18, 2018, President Elect Barry Freeman testified in Broward County during an open legislative session regarding FLAA’s proposed legislation – Insurance Coverage for Children’s Hearing Care. As he stated, according to the Florida Department of Education, there are 5,747 children with a diagnosis of hearing loss receiving special education services in Florida, but… Read more »
JOB ALERT: Full Time Audiologist Needed in Tampa, Florida
Position – Full Time Audiologist Location – Neurology and Physical Therapy Centers of Tamp Bay, Tampa, FL A board certified audiologist who is proficient in vestibular an hearing testing including VEMPS, VNG, ABRs, ECOGs, OAEs and comprehensive diagnostic audiometric evaluations for adults is needed for an outpatient neurology clinic in Tampa – Hyde Park… Read more »
JOB ALERT: Full Time Audiologist Needed in West Palm Beach
Position – Full Time Audiologist Location – West Palm Beach, FL Demonstrate competency in performing the following clinical evaluations and assessments: – Comprehensive diagnostic audiometric evaluations for adults and pediatric populations; – Immittance assessments; – Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs); – Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations on adult and pediatric populations; – Electronystagmography or Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG); –… Read more »
JOB ALERT: Full Time Audiologist Needed in Jacksonville & Jacksonville Beach
Position – Full Time Audiologist Location – Jacksonville & Jacksonville Beach (Additional locations in Central FL available – Sebring, Melbourne, Ocala, etc.) The ideal candidate is someone who is a life-long learner, open to mentoring and direction, as well as someone who has a love for hearing aid technology. You must be strong clinically and… Read more »
JOB ALERT: Full Time Audiologist Needed in Tallahassee
Position – Full Time Audiologist Location – Tallahassee, FL ENT/Audiology practice is seeking an Audiologist who shares our passion for our patients and the community we serve. Joining our office means being part of a fun, innovative team of ENT and Audiology professionals who understand the importance of working together to create a mutually respectful… Read more »
JOB ALERT: Full Time Audiologist Needed in Sarasota
Position – Full Time Audiologist Location – The Center for Hearing, Sarasota, FL Salary + Commission We are looking to add an additional audiologist to our team in a busy ear, nose & throat practice. You will work in collaboration with two ENT physicians, under the medical direction of a fellowship-trained neuro-otologist. Responsibilities include audio… Read more »
CSD Colloquium Series Lecture on Friday 9/28
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders Colloquium Series & Distinguished Lecture in Audiology Pamela Souza Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders Northwestern University Evanston, IL Friday, September 28, 2018, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PCD 1147 Individualized hearing treatment: the path from laboratory studies to clinical services Abstract Hearing loss is one of our most pervasive health problems, but the… Read more »
Kari Morgenstein, Au.D. elected to AAA Board of Directors
Congratulations to our very own FLAA Member and President Elect, Dr. Kari Morgenstein. Dr. Morgenstein was just recently elected to the 2018-2019 American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors. She will begin her term in October and serve through 2021. We look forward to having Dr. Morgensteins’ first hand knowledge of nationwide Audiology happenings! Press… Read more »
Florida Academy of Audiology Announces the 22nd Annual Convention Schedule!
Schedule Focusing on “setting the standard,” the convention promises to give you an inside look at key issues and educational approaches through presentations by some of the finest in our industry. With an extremely diverse lineup of sessions from pediatrics to research and science to patient care (and beyond!), this Convention will cover it all and… Read more »