Audiologist (Clinical Specialist)

<p>The Cochlear Implant Clinical Specialist is located in the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, CA. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service. The Audiologist (Cochlear Implant Clinical Specialist) has special clinical program responsibilities as an expert in cochlear implant evaluation, programming, rehabilitation, and long-term management.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include but are not limited to: providing comprehensive cochlear implant evaluations coordinating interdisciplinary cochlear implant care delivering evidence-based programming and rehabilitation services supporting the education and training of developing students and audiologists serve as a facilitator for an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for training all support staff and trainees as it relates to the specialty program. Determines materials/supplies, equipment, and facilities required for the Cochlear Implant Program. Promotes cochlear implant research directed toward the improvement of auditory healthcare to veterans. Provides comprehensive cochlear implant candidacy evaluations and associated audiologic assessments. Performs cochlear implant programming, troubleshooting, and long-term follow-up care. Provides auditory rehabilitation services related to cochlear implant use independently and in collaboration with interdisciplinary providers. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others regarding cochlear implant technology, expectations, and rehabilitation. Serves as a resource to professional staff concerning the need for and development of cochlear implant services. Consultation to professional staff is also provided regarding clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients. Interprets audiologic and cochlear implant assessment findings and, as appropriate, develops, implements, and documents individualized treatment plans for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders. Assumes complete professional responsibility for their clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. Coordinates all cochlear implant continuing education for staff audiologists and residents. Facilitates all cochlear implant equipment and software updates throughout VA GLA Audiology. Serves as cochlear implant subject matter expert on VA GLA HCS interdisciplinary teams related to cochlear implant evaluation and treatment. Collaborates with ENT, Speech Pathology, Primary Care, Neurology, Rehabilitation Manages the cochlear implant referral process with ENT, Community Care, inpatient clinics, and other stakeholders. Oversees all cochlear implant evaluations and programming services completed throughout VA GLA HCS. Serves as POC for cochlear implant related issues via Secure Messaging within the Audiology Clinics. Manages cochlear implant outcome data collection and reports. Monitors cochlear implant evaluation and programming consult timelines Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: At management's discretion Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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/.