Audiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Galesburg, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Audiologist works primarily at the Galesburg and West Burlington Community Based Outpatient Clinics and is administratively aligned with the Audiology/Speech Pathology Service within the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The position provides services throughout the clinics and associated patient-care areas. Services may be delivered face-to-face or via telehealth. The full-performance level is GS-12; selection may be at GS-11 or GS-12.

The Audiologist plans, conducts, and coordinates clinical and administrative aspects of contemporary audiology practice. The role includes diagnostic evaluation and treatment of hearing impairment, assessment of auditory and balance disorders, hearing-aid and assistive-device selection and fitting, aural and tinnitus rehabilitation, counseling, and patient-centered treatment planning. The incumbent monitors clinical outcomes, supports hearing conservation, maintains and calibrates specialized electroacoustic instruments, and maintains professional competency through continuing education and professional learning.

The Audiologist may consult on complex cases, serve as a subject matter expert, participate in staff and interdisciplinary meetings, and supervise, mentor, or precept audiology students and provide instruction to residents and interns. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework is unavailable, and the role is not virtual. Recruitment and relocation incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by ACAE or CAA/ASHA, 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; eligible non-licensed applicants may be considered for a temporary graduate audiologist appointment not to exceed two years.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• 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 healthcare professionals.
• GS-12: At least one year of professional experience comparable to the GS-11 level.
• GS-12: Skill in determining the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders; counseling patients and families; advising and consulting with healthcare professionals; and independently applying contemporary audiologic treatments across patient populations.
• U.S. citizenship is required, subject to the stated policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Selected applicants must complete a background/security investigation, online onboarding, and pre-employment identification requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA healthcare personnel.
• A transcript must be submitted with the application. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, with the required certificate submitted.
• The position requires a pre-employment physical examination or evaluation.
• The selected employee must serve a one- or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate clinical and administrative audiology services.
• Provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment for hearing impairment, auditory disorders, and balance disorders across a range of patient complexity.
• Select, fit, and program hearing aids and other amplification systems and devices; issue hearing protection and assistive listening devices; inspect, modify, and repair amplification devices and earmolds.
• Provide aural and tinnitus rehabilitation, counseling, and patient-centered treatment plans for veterans and caregivers.
• Monitor the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of treatment and rehabilitative services.
• Design, monitor, and conduct a hearing conservation program for employees at risk of noise exposure.
• Maintain and calibrate specialized electroacoustic instrumentation and prepare or pre-clean reusable medical equipment according to manufacturer specifications and facility policies.
• Maintain professional competency through professional journals, continuing education, professional learning, and communication with other professionals.
• Consult with facility personnel on difficult or complex cases and provide professional advice and consultation in audiology.
• Attend staff and interdisciplinary healthcare team meetings, review policies and procedures, and attend in-service training.
• Supervise, mentor, and precept audiology student trainees as applicable; maintain liaisons with affiliated colleges and universities and provide instruction to residents and interns.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Possible credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior federal or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

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