Audiologist (Clinical Specialist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) in Prescott, AZ is seeking a full-time Audiologist (Clinical Specialist) to provide comprehensive audiology and balance evaluations, treatment, and counseling to hearing-impaired veterans in the Specialty & Diagnostic service line. The ideal candidate will develop and administer special programs, possess a current U.S.

license, and meet VA education and credentialing requirements; eligibility considerations apply for pending credentials or

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology degree or equivalent in hearing science.
• Full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology in the U.S.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of audiology and balance evaluations, treatments and counseling to veterans.
• Develop and administer specialized audiology programs within the service line.
• Conduct case management and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Audiology knowledge

Program development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctor of Audiology (AUD)

Alternate doctoral degree in hearing science

Job description

The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) is seeking one (1) full time Audiologist (Clinical Specialist) to provide audiology services in our Specialty & Diagnostic service line at the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, AZ. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and administering special programs while also conducting a full range of audiology and balance evaluations, treatment interventions, and counseling services to hearing-impaired veterans. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education. Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA). HR office staff and management officials may verify a program's accreditation from ACAE at acaeaccred.org and CAA at caa.asha.org.
• OR
• Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, the CAA in Audiology and Speech‑Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree or AUD programs in audiology.
  • Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.
• Licensure. Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• English Language Proficiency. Audiologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade‑determining criteria for appointments at grade levels specified.

Audiologist (Clinical Specialist), GS-13

Experience

At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist, with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level, the following KSAs are required: (a) Advanced knowledge in a focused area of contemporary audiology practice to provide oversight of a specialty program. (b) Skill to evaluate the specialty program to ensure deadlines and goals are met. (c) Skill to coordinate initiatives and build consensus among interdisciplinary team members. (d) Ability to monitor and report on work progress in the specialty program to adjust workload and processes. (e) Ability to serve as the SME and provide education relating to the specialty program.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-13.

Physical Requirements

Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Use of fingers; Walking (1 hour), Standing (4 hours); Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted). See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.