Marli Gathright
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Dedicated clinical audiologist skilled in diagnosing and treating hearing disorders, specializing in comprehensive evaluations for tinnitus, sound sensitivity, and vestibular issues. Proficient in directing treatment, fitting hearing aids with real ear verification, and utilizing electrophysiology to deliver personalized care across all age groups. Eager to apply my clinical expertise and dedication to assisting children with hearing and balance disorders in a challenging professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Audiologist
Hearing And Balance Specialists Of Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
05.2023 - Current
- Specialized and maintained the tinnitus and sound sensitivity management program; including providing tinnitus assessment, tinnitus and sound sensitivity (hyperacusis and misophonia) management, counseling and follow-up, sound therapy (including combination devices, Lenire Tinnitus Treatment and Tinnitus retraining Therapy ) working with all ages
- Specialized and maintained the vestibular evaluation program including full diagnostic evaluation test batter, with vHIT, Cvemps, VNG, auto-rational chair working with all ages
- Performed BPPV treatments
- Supervised students and fellow audiologists.
- Provided diagnostic audiometric assessment with immittance audiometry and DPOAEs
- Perform selection and validation across all hearing aid and assistive technologies using various outcomes measures, verification and electroacoustic analysis
Audiology Resident
Hearing And Balance Specialists Of Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Tinnitus, sound sensitivity and misophonia evaluation, follow up and treatments
- Vestibular evaluation, follow up and treatment (BPPV)
- Auditory processing evaluation
- Diagnostic audiological assessment
- Electrophysiology
- Hearing aid evaluation, selection, fitting, adjustments, and aural rehabilitation
- Fit hearing aids from all manufacturers
- Earmold impressions and modifications
- Experience with report dictations
- Test box measurements
Audiology Student Intern
Missouri State Speech And Hearing Center
Springfield
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted audiological evaluations, from pediatric to adult, including pure tone audiometry, speech testing, otoacoustic emissions, and immittance testing
- Conducted vestibular evaluation and treatment, including, SOT/balance testing, VNG assessment and BPPV treatment
- Counseled patients on audiological assessment results
- Guided patients through amplification process, including selection, fitting, programming, and follow-up
- Performed hearing aid maintenance and diagnostics
- Strategized with audiologists to determine best patient care approach.
Audiology Student Intern
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest
Springdale
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted pediatric audiological evaluations and newborn hearing screenings, including VRA, BOA, CPA, pure tone audiometry, speech testing, otoacoustic emissions, and immittance testing
- Conducted threshold-search ABR including frequency-specific tone bursts
- Pediatric hearing aid evaluation, selection, fitting/verification and follow-up care
- Pediatric BAHA evaluation, selection, fitting and follow-up care
- Pediatric Cochlear implant mapping and follow-up care
- Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality
- Counseled patients and their families to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices such as hearing aids and amplifiers.
Student Employment Graduate Assistant
Missouri State University
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised a work study program at Missouri state called, Leaders in Community Service
- Held monthly meetings for students, created monthly newsletters, met with students quarterly to provide feedback, and planned, prepared, and hosted several events a year for 50+ people.
Audiology Student Intern
Hearing and Balance Specialist of Kansas City
Lee's Summit
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted audiological evaluations, from pediatric to adult, including pure tone audiometry, speech testing, otoacoustic emissions, and immittance testing
- Conducted vestibular evaluation, including SOT/balance testing, VBI screenings, oVEMPS and cVEMPS, VNG, and rotary chair testing
- Conducted BPPV treatments
- Educate and counsel patients regarding test results, rehabilitation, and follow-up
- Cerumen management.
Student Academy of Audiology President
Missouri State University
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted Monthly SAA Chapter Meetings
- Attended and contributed to National SAA meetings
- Planned and hosted White Coat Ceremony
- Created SAA T-shirts and White Coat Gifts.
Education
Doctor of Audiology -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2020
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic
- Strong Computer Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Motivated and committed
- Problem solver
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- Neuromod Lenire Tinnitus therapy
- Tinnitus Retraining therapy
- Resound training
- Phonak Training
- Widex training
- Oticon training
- CPR certified
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Audiology: Fellow
- Missouri Academy of Audiology
- American Tinnitus Association
- Misophonia Provider Network
- Kansas-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Vestibular Disorders Association- Professional Member
Volunteer Experience
- Boys and Girls Club Hearing Screenings
- Greenwood School Kindergarten Hearing Screenings
- Special Olympics
- Adopt-A-Street
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
Practicum Experience
- Ferrell Duncan Ear Nose and Throat -Jan 2022-May 2022
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest- June 2021- Dec 2021
- Hearing and Balance Specialists of Kansas City- Jan 2022-July 2021
- Missouri State University (Springfield Public Schools and University Clinic)- August 2019-May 2022
Additional Information
- Kansas – Audiology
- Kansas – Dispensing and Fitting Hearing Aids
- Missouri – Audiology
Timeline
Clinical Audiologist
Hearing And Balance Specialists Of Kansas City
05.2023 - Current
Audiology Resident
Hearing And Balance Specialists Of Kansas City
05.2022 - 05.2023
Audiology Student Intern
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest
06.2021 - 12.2021
Audiology Student Intern
Hearing and Balance Specialist of Kansas City
01.2021 - 07.2021
Student Academy of Audiology President
Missouri State University
05.2020 - 05.2021
Student Employment Graduate Assistant
Missouri State University
03.2020 - 08.2021
Audiology Student Intern
Missouri State Speech And Hearing Center
08.2019 - 08.2022
Doctor of Audiology -
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Missouri State University