Audiologist

Summary

The audiologist at this level conducts audiological assessment to determine a patient's need for amplification, predict effectiveness of amplification, determine need for and type of aural rehabilitation and counseling of the hearing impaired veteran and their family. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center, including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service and CBOCs.

Duties

• 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.
• Issues ear defenders for prevention of acoustic trauma for those individuals working in a noisy environment.
• Performs routine hearing aid inspection and repair where indicated.
• Develops treatment plans for most difficult and complex cases.
• Designs training plans to assist patient and caregivers in utilizing available hearing resources.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
Telework: 1-2 Days per pay period
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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