Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Caldwell, ID

20d

About The Position

The staff audiologist provides clinical services to veterans and other beneficiaries in VHA medical centers, clinics, domiciliary settings, Community Living Centers, community care settings, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and through telehealth. The role plans, conducts, and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic evaluation and treatment for hearing impairment and tinnitus. The audiologist applies professional knowledge and skills across a wide range of audiology theories, principles, and methodologies and patient populations. This is an independent licensed practitioner position at the full performance level, GS-12; applicants may be selected at GS-11 or GS-12.

The work schedule is 0730–1600. Telework is available on an ad hoc basis under agency policy; the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program eligibility and approval. The award may be up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years. Applications must be submitted within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Applicants must satisfy the applicable education and licensure requirements. The standard education routes are a Doctor of Audiology from an ACAE- or CAA-accredited program, 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. Applicants generally must hold a full, current, unrestricted doctoral-level audiology license in a U.S. jurisdiction. A limited temporary graduate-audiologist appointment may be possible for eligible non-licensed applicants at GS-11, under supervision and subject to the stated restrictions.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and compliance with applicable background investigation, onboarding, identification, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements. The physical aspects of the work are typical for the occupation and generally do not require a pre-placement examination, except where another requirement applies, such as operating a government vehicle.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated limited exception under VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an ACAE- or CAA-recognized program, or another doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• A full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice audiology in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, except for the stated limited non-licensed appointment provision.
• For GS-11, knowledge of principles and techniques for assessing and treating auditory and balance disorders; ability to perform functions within contemporary audiology scope of practice; and ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
• For GS-12, one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade level, in addition to GS-11 requirements.
• For GS-12, skill in determining the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders; skill in counseling patients and family members; ability to advise and consult with other health care professionals; and ability to independently apply contemporary audiologic treatments across patient populations.
• Complete required background/security investigation and online onboarding; provide acceptable identification and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Submit all application materials required by the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical audiology services to veterans and other beneficiaries in VHA medical centers, clinics, domiciliary settings, Community Living Centers, community care settings, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and through telehealth.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate diagnostic evaluations and treatment for hearing impairment and tinnitus.
• Apply audiology theories, principles, and methodologies to a wide range of populations.
• At GS-12, determine the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
• At GS-12, counsel patients and family members regarding management of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
• At GS-12, provide professional advice and consultation on audiology matters to other health care professionals.
• At GS-12, independently apply contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populations.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 and eligibility periods of one to five years.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree