Audiologist

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Conducts, plans, and coordinates clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary audiology practice including comprehensive hearing testing, hearing aid prescription and management, cochlear implants, and vestibular testing.
Responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to the Audiology Section without limitation as to difficulty or complexity.
Conducts interviews with the patients and appropriate family members or friends, and selects, administers, and interprets the diagnostic test results necessary to detect and evaluate the presence of a hearing disorder.
Assesses patient conditions from examination, observation, and consultation with other members of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Utilizes diagnostic and evaluative procedures and techniques consistent with contemporary audiology practices.
Develops an appropriate plan of care and delivering treatment as designed and consistent with principles of evidence-based practice.
Documents evaluation and treatment actions and outcomes in appropriate formats in a timely manner.
Optimizes clinical safety and efficiency by maintaining supplies, equipment in good working order.
Serves as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases.
Serves as a recognized subject matter expert on matters related to audiology and hearing disorders.
Attends staff meetings and inter-disciplinary health care team meetings as appropriate, review policies and procedures, and attends in-service training.
Participates in research activities pertinent to audiology.

Work Schedule
: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM




Telework
: Not available




Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.




Functional Statement #
: 03826F, 03836F




EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact susan.bringel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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