Audiologist

Summary

The Staff Audiologist position is located in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Service of the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The audiologist at this level plans, conducts, and coordinates aspects of diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic and rehabilitative services for Veterans with hearing loss and hearing disorders.

Duties

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-12. At the GS-11 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-12. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of fund. The Audiologist must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of audiology with a wide range of individuals and disorders. This includes but is not limited to determining a Veteran's need for amplification, predicting and measuring the effectiveness of amplification, and determining need for and type of rehabilitation and counseling of Veterans with hearing loss and their families. The incumbent will perform the following duties as a regular recurring part of the job:

• Conducts, plans, and coordinates clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary audiology practice. Audiology services include comprehensive hearing testing, hearing aid prescription and management, and Compensation and Pension hearing examinations.
• Responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to the Audiology Section without limitation as to difficulty or complexity.
• Responsible for conducting interviews with the patients and appropriate family members or friends; and to select, administer, and interpret the diagnostic test results necessary to detect and evaluate the presence of a hearing disorder.
• Assessing patient conditions from examination, observation and consultation with other members of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Utilizing diagnostic and evaluative procedures and techniques consistent with contemporary audiology practice.
• Developing an appropriate plan of care and delivering treatment as designed and consistent with principles of evidence-based practice.
• Documenting evaluation and treatment actions and outcomes in appropriate formats in a timely manner, in accordance with facility policy, and completing all related patient care tasks.
• Reporting findings to Veterans and their families, and to professional colleagues.
• Optimizing clinical safety and efficiency by maintaining supplies and equipment in good working order.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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