Audiology Program Lead - Clinical Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Audiologist (Clinical Specialist) at Ralph H Johnson VAMC in Charleston provides leadership and oversight for a specialty audiology program, coordinating an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality services for Veterans with hearing and balance disorders.

The role includes independent clinical judgment, planning and implementing patient-focused treatments, and guiding staff and trainees in advanced audiology practices.

Qualifications

• Education and degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required when using foreign education to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the specialty audiology program.
• Coach and train staff and trainees related to the specialty program.
• Evaluate patients to determine the nature, type, and severity of hearing and balance disorders using diagnostic tests.
• Provide hearing aid evaluations, fittings, orientation, and follow-up services.
• Coordinate initiatives and build consensus among interdisciplinary team members; consult with physicians and health care practitioners.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The Audiologist (Clinical Specialist) at Ralph H Johnson VAMC in Charleston provides leadership and oversight for a specialty audiology program, coordinating an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality services for Veterans with hearing and balance disorders.

The role includes independent clinical judgment, planning and implementing patient-focused treatments, and guiding staff and trainees in advanced audiology practices.