Audiologist: Hearing & Balance Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA is seeking an Audiologist to provide comprehensive audiologic care within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Activities include diagnostic hearing and balance assessments, hearing aid services, and C&P examinations.

The role requires Doctor of Audiology (AUD) or equivalent, licensure in good standing, and ability to prepare expert opinions for disability determinations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an accredited program (ACAE/CAA).
• LICENSURE: U.S. state licensure or eligibility for licensure; temporary appointment if not licensed.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of hearing, balance, and vestibular disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic hearing, balance, and auditory evoked potential evaluations.
• Conduct hearing aid assessment, fitting, programming, and follow-up services.
• Provide rehabilitation for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
• Prepare expert medical opinions for disability determinations (C&P).
• Support patients with C&P examinations and rehabilitative services.

Skills

Audiology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Audiology (AUD)

ACAE/CAA accreditation

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA is seeking an Audiologist to provide comprehensive audiologic care within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Activities include diagnostic hearing and balance assessments, hearing aid services, and C&P examinations.

The role requires Doctor of Audiology (AUD) or equivalent, licensure in good standing, and ability to prepare expert opinions for disability determinations.