Audiologist - Intermittent

<p>This position is in Primary Care Service of the Martinsburg VAMC, with duties at the Fort Detrick Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Frederick, MD. The staff audiologist conducts full-range audiologic evaluations to determine type and degree of hearing loss, assesses need for amplification, predicts and measures amplification effectiveness, and provides rehabilitation and counseling for veterans with hearing loss.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include but are not limited to: Uses a wide-rang of knowledge and skill in applying evidenced-based principles and methodologies of the practice of Audiology across the spectrum of adult patients. Develops coherent treatment strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical Audiology services. Performs clinical Audiology services independently. Conducts assessments, provides treatment interventions. Provides consultation to other health care professionals. Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Demonstrates ability to perform functions associated with contemporary Audiology practice. Participates in orientation / training of medical staff, students, and residents. Assists in orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the training and supervision of students, trainees, externs and fellows providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals. Maintains knowledge and skill of contemporary Audiology practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and in-service programs. Provides patient and family education. Participates in performance improvement Follows applicable informed consent processes, HIPPA rules on privacy and protecting of patient rights, and computer security processes. Maintains a safe and orderly work area to include supplies and equipment. Work Schedule: Intermittent 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 613-260323-F 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 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/.