Remote Care Audiologist

Job Title
The staff audiologist at this level is an independent licensed practitioner and must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations.
Major Duties
Major duties for the Audiologist position include (but are not limited to):

Identifies and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language and other acoustic signals by way of face to face or virtual modalities.
Autonomously selects and administers the full range of tests utilizing a variety of specialized audiologic assessment procedures (clinic protocol) in an attempt to provide audiometric information as to the organicity of hearing impairment, site of lesion, and/or other data of interest to referring medical staff.
Counsels with the patient relative to the psychological/social problems that result from hearing loss, including the most difficult and complex cases in which the patient may have multiple diagnoses, making appropriate referrals for treatment of these problems when indicated and independent of supervisory assistance.
Performs audiometric compensation/pension reports as prescribed by the VA and provides evaluation and interpretation of results in accordance with existing legislative and regulatory provisions. Writes reports and medical opinions in CAPRI.
Performs advanced differential test procedures such as auditory brainstem response testing, acoustic reflexes, video nystagmography, cervical/ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, electrocochleography, and otoacoustic emissions in order to provide diagnostic information to referring physicians to assist in identifying various pathologies/etiologies.
Performs regular biological calibration of equipment.
Autonomously prescribes, selects and fits hearing aids, including those which utilize the newest technologies, as well as special assistive devices (ALD) which he/she deems necessary given the patient's hearing impairment and/or the complexity/severity of the patient's other diagnoses.
Independently performs hearing aid evaluation, carrying out appropriate aural rehabilitation, counseling and patient education for patients and/or caregivers/family members when indicated by the evaluation, the fitting of the aid or its use by the veteran as well as completing the appropriate electroacoustic analysis of the hearing aids prior to issuance of the aid/aids.
Completes real-ear testing in order verify appropriate fittings.
Independently plans and administers aural rehabilitation programs for those patients needing special assistance in adjusting to amplification. Works with patient and family members to remediate communication problems.
Autonomously evaluates/troubleshoots hearing aid problems whenever deemed necessary during evaluation of a patient and particularly during the Audiology Section's Hearing Aid Repair clinic. Performs necessary adjustments, in-house repairs/modifications as well as appropriately re-instructs patient regarding hearing aid care, use and realistic benefit from amplification.
Conducts cerumen management/removal when necessary.
Aids in opening mail-ins and assists with mail-outs when needed.
Certifies repaired and new aids in ROES system in a timely manner.
Assists health tech with hearing aid repairs when needed and sees hearing aid repairs when deemed necessary by Audiology Supervisor.
Assists with reordering hearing aid supplies when a need is evident.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 51117-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required