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The Primary Purpose of the Position has special clinical program responsibilities associated with the VA North Texas cochlear implant (CI) program.Responsibility for the Implant Program includes overseeing all administrative functions associated with the CI program, and involves initial and ongoing program development, implementation, and tracking.
09/23/2022 to 10/14/2022
$102,072 - $132,692 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent -
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Excepted
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CAZM-11663617-22-RMR
679493000
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
This is open to current permanent Veteran Affairs employees and past, current and upcoming participants of the VA Health Professions Training (HPT) Graduates.
Duties to include but not limited to the following: General Clinical Responsibilities:
(1) Uses advanced knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of audiology to diverse patient populations
(2) Evaluates patients to determine the nature, type, and severity of hearing loss and tinnitus using in-depth record reviews, health history interviews, standardized questionnaires, and a battery of audiological diagnostic tests;
(3) Conducts compensation and pension examinations and provides sound medical opinions when requested, the results of which will be utilized in the assessment of hearing impairment for medico-legal purposes;
(4) Practices independent clinical judgement and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient requirements;
(5) Provides professional advice, counseling, and recommendations for treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus to patients and their families;
(6) Establishes candidacy for hearing aids and other assistive listening devices based on type and degree of hearing loss as well as the individual's physical, cognitive, and communication needs;
(7) Provides audiological treatment through dispensing of amplification devices following best practice guidelines, including programming of devices using real-ear measurements and evaluating functional post-fitting status;
(8) Consults and collaborates with primary care providers, otologists, mental health professionals, and other healthcare practitioners as part of a team to address the global needs of the patient;
(9) Incumbent plans, conducts, and coordinates auditory (aural) rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and/or basic vestibular evaluations;
(10) Conducts hearing conservation or monitoring hearing evaluations;
(11) Incumbent provides services using telehealth modalities which may include diagnostic measures and treatment (including remote applications and VVC)
(12) Determines candidacy for bone-anchored hearing aids and osseo-integrated amplification devices, including pre and post-surgical assessment and device programming
(13) Stays informed on current and emerging cochlear implant and BAHA technology and programming techniques;
(14) Facilitates new software updates and installations;
(15) Continues to grow and improve the clinics remote programming relationships and agreements;
Special Clinical Program Responsibilities: Cochlear Implant Audiologist:
(1) Assesses moderately to profoundly hearing-impaired patients for candidacy for cochlear implants;
(2) Provides evaluation, management, programming, and rehabilitation services to cochlear implant patients;
(3) Provides comprehensive cochlear implant candidacy exams assessing the patent's current auditory rehabilitation status;
(4) Plans and coordinates appropriate implantation treatment and management programs;
(5) Performs administration functions relating to the cochlear implant program for the purposes of quality management, customer service and workload tracking;
(6) Reviews inter-facility consults for cochlear implantation and coordinates care with the patient's parent facility, often including remote cochlear implant programming;
(7) Applies current technology with regards to cochlear implants, FM systems, and assistive listening devices to maximize rehabilitation of each patient;(8) Utilizes aural rehabilitation methods with recipients to enhance their listening progress post surgery
(9) Provides counseling for patients and their families regarding profound hearing loss, cochlear implantation, and the impact on their lives;
Education
(1) Remains current with new developments in cochlear implant technology and programming and maintains professional competency by reading professional journals, engaging in continuing education and professional learning experiences, and by collaborating with other professionals;
(2) Supervises 3rd and 4th year AuD students and provides feedback on progress toward their established educational goals, specifically in relationship to the students development of identifying potential cochlear implant recipients, selecting and programming the devices, dispensing assistive technology, performing aural rehabilitation and monitoring post-surgical progress and understanding ability;
(3) Provides education to colleagues, other medical professionals, and academic affiliates via interdisciplinary meetings, in-service trainings, and presentations;
(4) Conducts research and/or quality improvement projects in the clinic and presents findings at local and national professional conferences.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am -4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Accreditation Information: Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA). The CAA is the only accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit entry-level audiology programs. HR office staff and management officials may verify the program accredited from CAA at www.caa.asha.org.
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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..
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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 from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/14/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11663617.
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