Audiologist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEducation (1) 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)HR office staff and management officials may verify a program's accreditation from ACAE at acaeaccred.org and CAA at caa.asha.orgOR (2) 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 EducationLicensureIndividuals must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state - territory - commonwealth - or the District of Columbia(1) The Under Secretary of Health - or designee - may appoint a candidate without a license who will be assigned to a research - academic - or administrative position with no patient care responsibilitiesIn such instances - HR office staff can only appoint these candidates in exceptional circumstances where their credentials demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area(2) All audiologists who perform compensation and pension examinations perform direct patient care duties and must possess a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice audiology and must meet the experience requirements under Section 2DSee 38 C.F.R4.85May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)Grade Determinations: Audiologist - GS-12ExperienceIn addition to the requirements at the GS-11 level - completion of one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade levelDemonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level - the following KSAs are required: (a) Skill in determining nature - type - and severity of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders(b) Skill in counseling patients and family members regarding management of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders(c) Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional audiology to other health care professionals(d) Ability to independently apply professional contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populationsMay qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examinationExceptions: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned dutiesExaminations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy - regulation - or statute - Duties The staff audiologist provides clinical service to veterans and other beneficiaries in VHA medical centers - clinics - domiciliary - Community Living Centers - community care settings - and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics and by telehealthThe audiologist at this level plans - conducts - and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of hearing impairment and tinnitusThe incumbent at this grade level must demonstrate professional knowledge of - and skill in applying - a wide range of theories - principles - and methodologies of the practice of audiology to a wide range of populationsThe incumbent is an independent licensed practitioner and is at the full performance levelWork Schedule: 0730-1600 Telework: Ad Hoc (per agency policy) Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 0000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized