Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration•Charlotte, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-performance-level staff audiologist position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the South Charlotte VA Healthcare Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The audiologist independently provides and coordinates diagnostic evaluation and treatment for hearing impairment and balance disorders across clinical and patient-care settings, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. The role may include program evaluation, teaching, training, and research, as well as individual, family, and group audiologic rehabilitation. The audiologist assesses hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders; administers diagnostic tests including auditory evoked potentials and videonystagmography; evaluates hearing loss and balance disorders; and conducts compensation and pension evaluations. The audiologist also recommends and provides remedial and preventative services, including selecting and fitting hearing aids and assistive listening devices, issuing hearing protection, and planning auditory, tinnitus, and vestibular rehabilitation. The position includes patient-centered treatment planning, hearing conservation program activities, counseling patients and caregivers, and consultation with other health professionals on complex audiology matters. The position is full performance level GS-12. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by ACAE or ASHA's Council on Academic Accreditation, or another doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting institution.
Full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level audiology license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
For GS-12, one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade level, in addition to GS-11 requirements.
Skill in determining the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
Skill in counseling patients and family members regarding management of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
Ability to provide professional advice and consultation on audiology to other health care professionals.
Ability to independently apply contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populations.
U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Must meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and complete the online onboarding process and required application documentation.
Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a VA health care personnel requirement.
Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vestibular assessment and evoked potentials.

Responsibilities

Assess the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
Identify and evaluate individuals with hearing disorders affecting reception and perception of speech, language, and other acoustic signals.
Administer diagnostic tests, including auditory evoked potentials, videonystagmography, tinnitus testing, and balance assessments.
Evaluate the type and degree of hearing loss or balance disorder and conduct compensation and pension evaluations, providing expert opinions on etiology when needed.
Select, evaluate, and fit hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and accessories; issue hearing protection.
Plan, conduct, and coordinate auditory rehabilitation, tinnitus rehabilitation, and/or vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Design patient-centered treatment plans to help patients and caregivers maximize or restore physical and social functioning.
Design, monitor, and conduct a comprehensive hearing conservation program for employees at risk for noise exposure.
Apply contemporary audiology treatments across patient populations, including hearing conservation, electrophysiological assessment and interpretation, central auditory function assessment and treatment, tinnitus counseling, and advanced amplification fitting.
Counsel patients, families, and other health care providers on hearing loss, its management, and available patient education resources.
Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert to other health care professionals on hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders, including complex cases.
Consult with medical center staff on patient-care issues and may participate in program evaluation, teaching, training, and research.
Perform other related duties as assigned.