Audiologist

About the role

This position is located in the Audiology & Speech Pathology Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&RS) Service at the Central Alabama Veteran's Health Care System (CAVHCS). The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language, and other acoustic signals.
• Administers the full range of tests including the testing of vestibular nerve function.
• Evaluates the type and degree of hearing loss for patients who are normally unable to provide consistent and reliable reaction to diagnostics.
• Develops treatment plans for most difficult and complex cases.
• Recommends aural rehabilitation programs for patients with significant physical and psychological complicating conditions.
• Designs training plans to assist patients and caregivers in utilizing available hearing resources.
• Performs direct services of a remedial and sometimes preventative nature.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-12.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Licensure: Full - current - and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state - territory - commonwealth - or the District of Columbia

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders
• Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice as defined by the American Academy of Audiology or the ASHA
• Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care professionals

Benefits

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.

Pay

For more information on pay grades, please visit VA Qualification Standards.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Work schedule based on the needs of the agency).

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement

Functional Statement #: 61220F / 60571F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not authorized