Audiologist - Recruitment/Relocation & EDRP authorized

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Orthopaedic Society is seeking a full-time audiologist to evaluate and treat auditory and balance disorders. Applicants must possess a Doctor of Audiology or equivalent degree and hold a valid state license. The role offers involvement in clinical responsibilities, teaching, and program evaluation in a supportive VHA environment.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice audiology.
• Experience in patient care and knowledge of hearing disorders required.
• Preferred experience with adult populations and telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Consulting, diagnosing, and treating hearing and balance disorders.
• Conducting program evaluations and research.
• Full-time schedule Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Skills

Assessment of auditory disorders

Treatment of tinnitus

Program evaluation

Teaching and training

Education

Doctor of Audiology (AUD)

Doctoral degree in hearing science or related field

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.
• Education: Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an accredited program recognized by ACAE or CAA of ASHA.
• OR other doctoral degree in hearing science or related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology in a U.S. state or territory.
• Exceptions: The Under Secretary of Health may appoint candidates without a license for research, academic, or administrative positions without patient care responsibilities, under certain conditions.
• Experience: All audiologists performing patient care duties must possess a valid license and meet experience requirements.
• Note: Non-licensed applicants may be appointed temporarily as graduate audiologists at GS-11, under supervision, and must actively pursue licensure.
• Foreign Education: Must have education deemed equivalent to U.S. programs by a recognized organization.
• Physical and language requirements apply as per VA policies.

Grade Determinations:

• GS-11: Basic requirements and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders, and interaction with patients and healthcare professionals.
• GS-12: In addition to GS-11 requirements, one year of professional experience at the next lower grade, demonstrating skills in diagnosing, counseling, advising, and independently applying treatments.

Preferred Experience: Experience with adult populations, NOAH, ROES, CPRS, virtual care, and telehealth.

Reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Duties

• This vacancy remains open until filled; first cut-off date is 03/10/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
• Responsibilities include consulting, diagnosing, treating, program evaluation, teaching, training, and research related to hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders in various VHA settings.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Telework: Not available; Virtual: Not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 53883-F and 53884-F
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized; EDRP: Former participants ineligible.
• Contact: [e-mail] for questions.