Staff Audiologist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThe Staff Audiologist position is located in the
Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Port St. Lucie VA
Specialty Clinic in the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.Learn
more about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen &
closing dates07/15/2022 to 08/03/2022Salary$58,306 - $109,924 per
yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 - 12HelpLocation1 vacancy in the
following location:Port Saint Lucie, FL1 vacancyRemote
jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation
expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork
scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential12Job family
(Series)0665 Speech Pathology And AudiologySupervisory
statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testNoPosition
sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination
processCredentialingSuitability/FitnessAnnouncement
numberCBTC-11576115-22-OGControl number665791100HelpThis job is
open toInternal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this
agency.Clarification from the agencyOpen to current permanent VA
employees.VideosHelpDutiesThe incumbent is a Staff Audiologist. The
duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical
center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with
the service. The staff audiologist conducts a full range of
audiological and vestibular evaluations to determine the type and
degree of hearing loss or vestibular dysfunction, determines
patients' need for amplification, predicts and measures the
effectiveness of amplification, and determines need for and type of
rehabilitation and counseling of veterans with hearing loss or
vestibular dysfunction and their families. Work Schedule: Monday
through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:Staff
Audiologist Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial
Disclosure Report: Not requiredHelpRequirementsConditions of
EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this
job.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.
QualificationsApplicants 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.
Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science
from an accredited college or university is required. ["Accredited"
means a college or university accredited by a regional
accreditation organization and an audiology program recognized by
the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or
the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).]NOTE: [Effective]
January 1, 2007, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA [accredits] only
doctoral degree programs in audiology or hearing science.Licensure.
For those grades that require licensure (GS-12 and above), [ ] the
incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a
State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. [
]NOTE: [All audiologists who perform compensation and pension (C)
examinations are considered to be performing direct patient care
duties, and must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license
to practice audiology (38 CFR 4.85).(1) The audiologist must
maintain full, current, and unrestricted
licensure/registration.Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and
Handbook 5019English Language Proficiency. Audiologists must be
proficient in spoken and written English. 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:In addition to the basic
requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met
when determining grades. GS-9 (a) Education and Experience. None
beyond the basic requirements. (b) Assignment. Employees at this
level serve in an audiologist career development position. (2)
GS-11 (a) Education and Experience. Completion of 1 year of
professional experience as an audiologist equivalent to the next
lower level; or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to a doctoral degree; or doctoral degree in
audiology, hearing science, or a directly related field. For
positions involved in research audiologist assignments involving no
direct patient care, no additional education or professional
experience is required beyond those identified at the GS-9 level.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [knowledge, skills
and abilities (KSAs) identified for the assignment. (b)
Assignments. Audiologists at this grade level may be appointed to
one of the following assignments: 1. Staff Audiologist. Staff
audiologists at this grade level perform audiology assessment and
treatment intervention. If unlicensed, the individual must function
under the supervision of a licensed audiologist. [The following
KSAs are required: [a.] Knowledge of contemporary audiology
practice; [b.] Ability to communicate orally and in writing. [c.]
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, acoustics, applied acoustics,
communication, psychoacoustics, and auditory/vestibular
pathophysiology; [d.] Knowledge of principles and techniques in the
assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders; [e.]
Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology
scope of practice; and [f.] Ability to interact with patients,
families, and other health care professionals. GS-12 (a) Licensure.
The incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license
in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. [
]. (b) Education and Experience. In addition to the requirements at
the GS-11 level, completion of 1 year of professional experience
comparable to the next lower level and possession of a full,
current and unrestricted license to practice audiology. For
positions involved in research audiology assignments involving no
direct patient care, completion of a doctoral degree in audiology,
hearing science, or a related field is fully qualifying. In
addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [KSAs identified for
the assignment.] (c) Assignments. Audiologists at this grade level
are independent licensed practitioners and are considered to be at
the full performance level. Employees may be appointed to one of
the following assignments: 1. Staff Audiologist. Staff audiologists
at this grade level 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. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments,
including program management duties on an occasional basis, where
the complexity and amount of work is not substantial [(less that
25% of the time). The following KSAs are required: [a.]. Ability to
develop coherent treatment strategies; [b.]. Knowledge of clinical
services, and the ability to perform them independently; [c.]
Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions;
[d.] Ability to provide consultation to other health care
professionals; [e.] Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice;
and [f.] Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary
audiology scope of practice. Preferred Experience: 1 year of
experience with adult diagnostic audiology, vestibular evaluation,
Progressive Tinnitus Management and hearing aid fitting.
References: VA Handbook 5005/38, Part II, Appendix G29 The full
performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at
which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range
of GS-9 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary.
Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals,
warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work.
Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel
to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work
site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than
15 pounds.EducationIMPORTANT: 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional
informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation)
Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8
hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they
have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify
for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work
experience or military service experience. This credited service
can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual
leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the
appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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 to
fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the
following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.Read moreHelpA career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be
EvaluatedYou 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 MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR
EXPERIENCE. Your application, rsum, C.V., and/or supporting
documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions
carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for
employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,
including volunteer work done through National Service programs
(e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,
professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community;
student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies,
knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer
experience. 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.HelpA career with the U.S. government
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or existing
federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of
benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent
employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however,
check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their
policies.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete
Application Package which includes: ResumeTranscriptsLicenseVA Form
10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found
at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.Cover LetterLicenseOther (1)ResumeSF-50/
Notification of Personnel ActionTranscriptIf you are relying on
your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be
accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards
qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or
degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide
all of the required information as stated in this vacancy
announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the
overall rating.
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