Audiologist

Audiology Services

Duties include but are not limited to:

Conducts, plans, and coordinates all clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary audiology practice.

Providing a full range of audiological evaluations and treatment services, including the selection and fitting of hearing aids and other amplification systems, prosthetics, and devices related to the auditory system, aural (auditory) rehabilitation, and counseling of hearing-impaired Veterans and their family.

Identifies and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language and other acoustic signals to a full range of patient complexity.

Evaluates the type and degree of hearing loss for patients who may be unable to provide consistent and reliable reaction to diagnostics.

Planning, delivering, and monitoring the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services for patients with significant physical and psychological complicating conditions.

Selecting and fitting of all types of hearing aids; programming of digital hearing aids.

Designing patient-centered treatment plans to assist patient and caregivers to maximize and restore to the greatest extent possible physical and social functioning; and designs, monitors, and conducts a comprehensive hearing conservation program for employees at risk for noise exposure.

Serving as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases and is a recognized subject matter expert on matters related to hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not eligible Functional Statement #: 93462A and #93463A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized