Audiologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); In loco; USD 90.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a full-time Audiologist at the Ralph H Johnson VAMC in Charleston, SC.

The role involves comprehensive audiological assessment, amplification fitting, and patient counseling to support hearing health for Veterans and their families. Typical duties include identifying and managing hearing, balance, tinnitus disorders, performing required tests, and supervising and mentoring audiology trainees as part of the education program.

Competenze

• Conduct audiological assessment and determine need for amplification or referral.
• Identify and manage disorders of hearing, balance, tinnitus.
• Counsel Veterans and families on hearing devices and rehabilitation.

Mansioni

• Identify, evaluating, diagnosing, managing and treating hearing-related disorders.
• Conduct behavioral, electroacoustic, or electrophysiologic tests.
• Fit and program amplification devices tailored to Veterans.

Conoscenze

Audiology assessment

Hearing aid fitting

Tinnitus management

Counseling

Education supervision

Strumenti

Electroacoustic testing

Electrophysiologic testing

Hearing aid programming

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• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Physical Medicine and Rehab service is seeking a full time Audiologist for the Ralph H Johnson VAMC in Charleston South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

The audiologist at this level conducts audiological assessment, determines a patient's need for and provides amplification and/or medical referral, determines need for and type of audiologic rehabilitation and counsels the hearing-impaired Veteran and their family.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: Identifying, evaluating, diagnosing, managing, and treating disorders of human hearing, balance, tinnitus, and other disorders associated with the practice of audiology. Conducting and interpreting behavioral, electroacoustic, or electrophysiologic tests used to evaluate disorders associated with the practice of audiology.

Determining the appropriateness of amplification devices and systems such as hearing aids, sensory aids, hearing assistive devices, alerting and telecommunication systems, and captioning devices; for Veterans with hearing impairment taking into consideration physical, acoustic, cosmetic, situational, and contextual factors.

Selecting, evaluating, fitting and programming amplification devices and systems customized to the individual needs of Veterans; verifying the effectiveness of such devices or systems; counseling and training Veterans in the use of amplification devices and systems, and determining the benefit of amplification devices and systems. Determining candidacy based on hearing and communication information for auditory implants.

Evaluating and providing treatment and management for Veterans with tinnitus using techniques that include, but are not limited to, educational counseling, biofeedback, masking, sound therapy, hearing aids, directed counseling, and combined methods. Participating in education and administration of audiology graduate and professional education programs including education, mentoring, and supervision of associated health trainees.

Measuring functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, effectiveness, efficiency, and cost-benefit of practices and programs to maintain and improve the quality of audiology services. Serve as consultants to other health care professionals and recognized as subject matter experts (SME) on matters related to hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders. Consults with medical center staff on various patient care issues. Training health technicians and other support personnel.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 6:30am - 5:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS 62293 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.