Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Caldwell, ID

24d

About The Position

The staff audiologist provides clinical services to veterans and other beneficiaries in VHA medical centers, clinics, domiciliary, Community Living Centers, community care settings, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and through telehealth. At the full-performance level, the audiologist independently plans, conducts, and coordinates diagnostic evaluations and treatment for hearing impairment and tinnitus. The role requires professional knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of audiology theories, principles, and methodologies to diverse populations.

The position is a permanent, full-performance GS-12 role. The work schedule is 0730–1600, with ad hoc telework per agency policy; the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station benefits are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility and application requirements. Approved awards may be up to $200,000 for one to five years; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an ACAE- or CAA/ASHA-recognized 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 accreditor.
• A full, current, and unrestricted doctoral-level license to practice audiology in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated exception for certain non-patient-care research, academic, or administrative appointments.
• 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 audiology advice and consultation to other health care professionals.
• Ability to independently apply contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populations.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation and completion of online onboarding and application requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical audiology services to veterans and other beneficiaries across VHA facilities and care settings, including by telehealth.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate diagnostic evaluations and treatment for hearing impairment and tinnitus.
• Determine the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
• Counsel patients and family members on management of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders.
• Provide professional advice and consultation on audiology matters to other health care professionals.
• Independently apply contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populations.

Benefits

• Eligibility to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with approved awards up to $200,000 over an eligibility period of one to five years.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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