Audiologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Leonard Wood, MO

25d • Onsite

About The Position

This Audiologist position is located at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The role provides audiology services to patients eligible for authorized health care, including Department of Army and Defense Health Agency civilian employees exposed to health hazards. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The Audiologist evaluates patients with suspected or confirmed communication disorders and works with hearing disorders across the lifespan, from neonates and infants through geriatric patients. The role includes consultative support to medical personnel for diagnostic site-of-lesion testing, planning and directing aural rehabilitation for patients who may benefit from amplification or assistive listening devices, and counseling patients and families about test results and further evaluation or referrals. The Audiologist ensures proper testing, compliance with regulations, and quality patient care.

Employment is subject to security and suitability requirements, including a background investigation and recurring re-verification related to interaction with minors. The position requires seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption, pre-employment and random drug testing, a pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, tuberculosis testing, current Basic Life Support certification, and the ability to meet credentialing requirements and maintain appropriate clinical privileges. A one-year probationary period is required. Direct deposit is required; payment of permanent change of station costs is not authorized.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a graduate or higher-level graduate degree that included 18 semester hours in audiology with approved clinical practice, from a program approved, recognized, or accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of ASHA when the degree was obtained.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Audiology in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• One year of specialized experience evaluating audiology patients, implementing audiology treatment plans, and counseling or educating patients on audiology treatment plans; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Subject to suitability or fitness determination and a required Personnel Security Investigation; initial and periodic background re-verification applies because of recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, and tuberculosis testing are required; hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality audiology services to patients eligible for authorized health care, including Department of Army and Defense Health Agency civilian employees exposed to health hazards.
• Provide consultative assistance to medical personnel in diagnostic site-of-lesion testing.
• Evaluate patients with suspected and confirmed communication disorders.
• Work with hearing disorders in neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Plan and direct aural rehabilitation programs for patients who may benefit from amplification and/or assistive listening devices.
• Ensure tests are conducted properly, regulations are followed, and patients receive quality care and referrals when needed.
• Counsel patients and their families about test results and the need for further evaluation or referral.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior