This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) in the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System. This assignment is defined as the ability to provide independent and expert audiology services in the specialized areas of Ototoxic Monitoring and Central Auditory Processing (CAP) testing and management.

Duties

CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The incumbent serves as clinical Audiology service provider. The incumbent engages in the differential diagnosis of the full range of hearing problems associated with functional, mixed, conductive, sensory, neural, sensorineural, and central hearing loss. In diagnosing these problems, the incumbent conducts and interprets the complete range of specialized and refined audiologic test procedures currently available. Included also is the ability to deal professionally with patients who present with in consistent behavior, conflicting test results, and multiple handicaps that may inhibit the utilization of normal audiologic test procedures. The incumbent demonstrates competence in the operation and maintenance of diverse and specialized audiometric equipment, including computer facilities and adjunct components. The incumbent utilizes patient records, patient performance, family interviews and counseling as they contribute essential data in the diagnostic process and appropriate patient care. The incumbent organizes clinical data systematically for effective retrieval for clinic and investigational requirements. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing problems that occur in the delivery of services, collection of related data and information, and implementing solutions and follow-up plans to assure that the actions were appropriate. These activities must be reported to the service chiefs. The incumbent is responsible for evaluation and management of ototoxicity. The incumbent will assist the service chief in monitoring and updating SOPs as they relate to the monitoring of ototoxicity and central auditory processing testing and management. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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). OR 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/38 Part II Appendix G29The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5005/38 Part II Appendix G29

Education

IMPORTANT: 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.

Contacts

• Address Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: Norman Smith
• Phone: 260-249-0750
• Email: [email protected]