Audiologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties Provide audiometric testing and audiology services to members within a Department of Defense(DoD) serving department or area of responsibility. Perform patient assessments and evaluations. Diagnose degrees of communication disorders created by hearing loss and other potentially complicating factors. Direct the ongoing hearing screening program for pre-employment of civilian employees and the in-processing hearing evaluations for military personnel. Instruct individuals/groups of soldiers and DoD civilian employees in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
US Citizens
Degree: A graduate degree (or higher level degree) that included 18 semester hours in the field of audiology with approved clinical practice from an education program that was approved, recognized, or accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts with your application package).
Licensure: Applicants must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Audiology in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (You must provide a copy of your license as part of your application package).
One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating audiology patients, implementing audiology treatment plans, and educating or counseling on audiology treatment/topics.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Position is designated as Mission Essential.
The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide audiometric testing and audiology services to members within a Department of Defense(DoD) serving department or area of responsibility.
Perform patient assessments and evaluations.
Diagnose degrees of communication disorders created by hearing loss and other potentially complicating factors.
Direct the ongoing hearing screening program for pre-employment of civilian employees and the in-processing hearing evaluations for military personnel.
Instruct individuals/groups of soldiers and DoD civilian employees in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.