Remote Audiologist

Job Title

Duties

Assessing Hearing Loss

Identifies and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language and other acoustic signals.

Administers the full range of tests including the testing of vestibular nerve function; evaluates the type and degree of hearing loss for patients who are normally unable to provide consistent and reliable reaction to diagnostics.

Recommending Remedial Measures

Responsible for direct services of a remedial and sometimes preventative nature.

The services encompass the following: use of hearing aids; the selection of monaural, binaural or cross hearing aids of particular type; the issuance of ear defenders for prevention of acoustic trauma for those individuals working in a noisy environment; recommendations for special ear molds made necessary because of allergic reactions, severe hearing loss or other reasons; recommendations for procurement of special instruments such as desk amplifiers, telephone amplifiers, radio or TV magnetic induction devices for special communication problems; routine hearing aid inspection and repair where indicated.

Develops treatment plans for most difficult and complex cases.

Recommends aural rehabilitation programs for patients with significant physical and psychological complicating conditions.

Designs training plans to assist patients and caregivers in utilizing available hearing resources.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Work schedule based on the needs of the agency)

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement

60571F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs