Audiologist

Duties

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, 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.

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.
Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule
:
Full-Time

Telework
:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

: 03836F/Audiologist-GS /12

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:
Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

Fi

nancial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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