Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Columbus, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Audiology & Speech Pathology Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at the Central Alabama Veteran's Health Care System. Duties are carried out throughout the medical center, including clinical and other patient-care areas. The full performance level is GS-12; applicants may be selected at GS-11 or GS-12.

The audiologist assesses and treats hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders across a range of adult patient populations. The role includes selecting, evaluating, and fitting hearing aids and assistive listening devices, issuing hearing protection, coordinating auditory rehabilitation and tinnitus programs, and developing patient-centered treatment plans. The audiologist also counsels patients, families, and healthcare providers, serves as a consultant and subject matter expert, and may work in programs and settings assigned by the supervisor.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., based on agency needs. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station authorization are not authorized.

Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 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.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizen appointments when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• For GS-11, demonstrate 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 healthcare professionals.
• For GS-12, in addition to GS-11 requirements, have one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade level.
• For GS-12, demonstrate skill in determining the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders; counseling patients and families on their management; providing professional advice and consultation to healthcare professionals; and independently applying contemporary audiologic treatments across patient populations.
• Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background/security investigation, onboarding and identification requirements, and seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nature, type, and severity of hearing disorders, including disorders affecting reception and perception of speech, language, and other acoustic signals.
• Evaluate the type and degree of hearing loss and recommend remedial measures.
• Select, evaluate, and fit hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and accessories; issue hearing protection.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate auditory rehabilitation and tinnitus programs.
• Design patient-centered treatment plans to help patients and caregivers maximize and restore physical and social functioning.
• Design, monitor, and conduct a comprehensive hearing conservation program for employees at risk of noise exposure.
• Counsel patients, family members, and healthcare providers about hearing loss, communication and vestibular disorders, and their management; provide patient education resources.
• Consult with facility personnel and other healthcare professionals on complex cases and audiology matters, serving as a subject matter expert on hearing and tinnitus.
• Apply contemporary audiology treatments independently across patient populations, including hearing conservation, tinnitus coping counseling, and fitting advanced amplification technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Prior federal or military service may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment; credit is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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