Audiologist (Clinical Specialist)

Summary

The position is in the Audiology section of PMRS Service at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, complexity level 1A facility. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical, administrative, and patient care areas involved PMRS staff in the following locations: West Tenth Street Main Campus, Wakeman Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Terre Haute CBOC, Brownsburg CBOC, Lafayette CBOC and other CBOC locations.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/28/2024 to 07/10/2024

• Salary

$104,356 - $135,667 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Indianapolis, IN 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

25% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

13

• Job family (Series)

0665 Speech Pathology And Audiology

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBSR-12457021-24-RBW

• Control number

797773700

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Current federal employees of this agency.

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Current Richard L. Roudebush Employees.

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Duties

Audiologist (Clinical Specialist

• Cochlear Implants) This assignment is defined as the ability to provide independent and expert audiology services in the specialized area of cochlear implant testing, programming, and management.

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

• Direct patient care involving a full range if audiological evaluations and treatment services

• Identify and evaluates hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language, and other acoustic signals to a full range of patient complexity

• Responsible for planning, delivering, and monitoring effectiveness and outcomes of treatment and rehabilitative services for patients with significant physical and psychological conditions

• Incumbent designs patient centered treatment plans to assist patients and caregivers; and conducts hearing conservation program for employees at risk for noise exposure

• Serves as a consultant to other facility personnel and is a recognized subject matter expert on matters related to hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders

• Responsible for supervising and teaching Audiology students during practicum rotations in the clinic

• Attend regular staff meetings and inter-disciplinary health care team meetings, reviewing policies and procedures and in-service training

• May participate is research activities pertinent to clinical audiology

• Incumbent serves as the Audiology Subject Matter Expert (SME) for implanted hearing devices and dedicates no less that 25% of all clinical contact to this pursuit

• Possesses advanced clinical knowledge in the audiology profession with emphasis in implantable hearing devices

• Engages in the differential diagnosis of the full range of hearing problems associated with functional, mixed, conductive, sensory, neural, sensorineural, and central hearing loss.

• Conducts and interprets the complete range of specialized and refined audiologic test procedures currently available.

• Utilizes patient records, patient performance, family interviews and counseling as they contribute essential data in the diagnostic process and appropriate patient care.

Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm or TBD

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 92657-0

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

• You may be required to serve a probationary period.

• Subject to background/security investigation.

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• Education:

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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• Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the USDE.

• Licensure: incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:

1.Experience. At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist, with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level.

2.Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level, the following KSAs are required: a. Advanced knowledge in a focused area of contemporary audiology practice to provide oversight of a specialty program.

b. Skill to evaluate the specialty program to ensure deadlines and goals are met.

c. Skill to coordinate initiatives and build consensus among interdisciplinary team members.

d. Ability to monitor and report on work progress in the specialty program to adjust workload and processes.

e. Ability to serve as the SME and provide education relating to the specialty program.

References: VA Handbook 5005/38 Part II Appendix G29. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements: VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

English Language Proficiency: Audiologist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Whole Health Statement

"VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being."

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.