Staff Audiologist | EDRP Eligible & Telehealth

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a staff audiologist to provide audiology services within the VA health system.

The role requires a Doctor of Audiology or equivalent, full licensure, and participation in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with eligibility review by the Education Loan Repayment Services office. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders, counseling patients, and collaborating with health care teams.

Qualifications

• AuD from a CAA-accredited program or equivalent doctoral degree in hearing science
• Full, current and unrestricted licensure to practice audiology in a U.S. state/territory/DC
• U.S. citizenship; compliance with VA policy on licensure and credentialing
• Education completed outside the U.S. may require evaluation for equivalency
• Graduate audiologists may be appointed at GS-11 if licensure is not yet obtained
• Active pursuit of licensure required; failure may lead to termination
• Knowledge of audiology KSAs, patient care, and contemporary audiology practice

Responsibilities

• Diagnose audiologic disorders and conduct audiologic assessments
• Provide treatment and rehabilitation for hearing and balance disorders
• Consult with health care professionals and provide SME guidance
• Deliver services in inpatient or outpatient settings as assigned
• Support education, training, and program evaluation activities
• Adhere to schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm; telework Ad-Hoc only per VA policy

Skills

Audiology KSAs

Counseling patients

Independent practice

Education

AuD or equivalent doctoral degree

State licensure

Tools

NOAH

ROES

CPRS

VVC Telehealth

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a staff audiologist to provide audiology services within the VA health system.

The role requires a Doctor of Audiology or equivalent, full licensure, and participation in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with eligibility review by the Education Loan Repayment Services office. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders, counseling patients, and collaborating with health care teams.