Job Listing: Audiologist
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Wichita Metro area, KSDuties include but are not limited to: The incumbent uses a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations. Provides hearing aid evaluation, assessment, selection, fitting, orientation, training, and follow-up services. Evaluates functional status before and after intervention and verifies acoustic performance of hearing aids using electroacoustic, real-ear, and functional measurements. Performs compensation and pension examinations including detailed past, family, social, military, and occupational history, comprehensive evaluation of type and severity of hearing loss, tinnitus evaluation, special auditory tests, and opinions on the relationship between conditions and military service when requested. Plans, coordinates, and implements a full range of patient-focused treatment services designed to optimize function. Documents in the medical record: evaluates, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status, and patient/family education. Assists and/or provides orientation/training of new staff. Provides patient and family education including informed consent. Follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights. The incumbent will be responsible for vestibular and electrophysiologic assessment. Experience in ENG (Electronystagmography), VNG (Videonystagmography), and ABR (Audiology Brainstem Response) is preferred.
Major Duties
Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent uses a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations. Provides hearing aid evaluation, assessment, selection, fitting, orientation, training, and follow-up services. Evaluates functional status before and after intervention and verifies acoustic performance of hearing aids using electroacoustic, real-ear, and functional measurements. Performs compensation and pension examinations including detailed past, family, social, military, and occupational history, comprehensive evaluation of type and severity of hearing loss, tinnitus evaluation, special auditory tests, and opinions on the relationship between conditions and military service when requested. Plans, coordinates, and implements a full range of patient-focused treatment services designed to optimize function. Documents in the medical record: evaluates, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status, and patient/family education. Assists and/or provides orientation/training of new staff. Provides patient and family education including informed consent. Follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights. The incumbent will be responsible for vestibular and electrophysiologic assessment. Experience in ENG (Electronystagmography), VNG (Videonystagmography), and ABR (Audiology Brainstem Response) is preferred.How to Apply
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.To apply, please submit a VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations (http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/10-2850c-fill.pdf ), resume, and OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment (http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp). Application forms are available at your local Human Resources Liaison Office. Applications may be submitted to your local HR Liaison Office or to the VA Heartland Network (VISN 15), HRM (Staffing & Recruitment), ATTN: Dea Nicodemus, 4101 South 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055, and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Please list the vacancy announcement number and the grade level(s) for which you are applying on your application. Please include copy of college transcripts for any college level education (a photocopy is acceptable).
To be eligible for veterans preference, veterans must provide a copy of final discharge papers (DD-214) that documents the type of discharge received. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also complete a SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference, furnishing the required documentation as stated on the back of the SF-15. This form is available at the following internet address: http://www.opm.gov/forms/word/sf15.doc.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. WE MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT TO GIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR EDUCATION. You do NOT have to provide an original transcript at this time; a copy is acceptable.
Current and former Federal employees should provide last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, and performance appraisal if applicable.
Faxed or electronically generated (email) materials will not be accepted. Application packages received in government postage-paid envelopes or from official government telefax machines will not be considered.APPLICANT CHECKLIST - TITLE 38 HYBRID POSITIONS
NAME:_______________________ SSN:______________
Please use the checklist below when compiling your application package and submit with application material.
_____ REQUIRED: VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations (Form may be downloaded from http://www.va.gov/vaforms/ ). A résumé is recommended in addition to the VA Form. Résumés must provide all the information listed in the OPM Flyer OF-510 (Applying for a Federal Job). Applications must show the title of the position and the Announcement Number.
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.
_____ If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must provide legible copies of DD214s showing all dates of service as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.), Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833. DD-214’s must be a complete Member 4 copy or other copy, which includes the type of discharge. If you are on terminal leave from active duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and type of discharge. The DD Form 214 must be submitted after the discharge date. Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference' with required proof as stated on the form (i.e., a VA letter issued after 1990 documenting a permanent service-connected disability, or if the VA letter specifically states that the disability is temporary it must be documented within the past twelve months).
_____ All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal (must be within 15 months from the closing date of the announcement).
_____ (Required) Responses to KSA's listed in the announcement. Each KSA may be listed with your response below on bond or tablet paper.
To apply submit a VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations (http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/10-2850c-fill.pdf) .
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Linda Shepherd
Phone: 316-685-2221, ext 53274
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
5500 E. Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67218
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
All individual applying under this announcement must meet the qualifications for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G29, Audiologist Qualification Standard. This standard is available in the Human Resources Liaison Office for review. Candidates who meet the appropriate requirements contained in the standard will be considered.
(1) Creditable Experience
(a) Knowledge of Contemporary Professional Audiology Practice. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with contemporary professional audiology practice. This knowledge may be evidenced by one or more of the following:
1. At least 1 year of active professional practice or its equivalent. Active professional practice means paid or non-paid employment as a professional audiologist engaged in the practice of audiology as defined by the appropriate licensing board.
2. Academic course work leading to a doctoral degree in audiology or hearing science.
(b) Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is both of the following:
1. Work as a professional audiologist directly related to the position to be filled; and
2. At a level comparable to audiology experience at the next lower grade level.
GS-9:
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 accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Licensure. For those grades that require licensure (GS-12 and above), within 2 years of initial appointment under this standard the incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. A staff audiologist who fails to obtain licensure within 2 years of initial appointment under this standard will be terminated.
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 following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(1) Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice;
(2) Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
(3) Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, acoustics, applied acoustics, communication, psychoacoustics, and auditory/vestibular pathophysiology;
(4) Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders;
(5) Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice; and
(6) Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
GS-12:
Licensure. For those grades that require licensure (GS-12 and above), within 2 years of initial appointment under this standard the incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. A staff audiologist who fails to obtain licensure within 2 years of initial appointment under this standard will be terminated.
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 following KSAs:
Assignments: 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.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(1) Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies;
(2) Knowledge of clinical services, and the ability to perform them independently;
(3) Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions;
(4) Ability to provide consultation to other health care professionals;
(5) Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice; and
(6) Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice.
For each factor listed below, describe, in detail, your experience, education, training, awards and other activities that demonstrate possession of the KSAOs. Be specific when describing your work experience. For each element, state:
What was performed?
When was it performed? (Dates to include whether it was full-time or part-time OR the percentage/number of hours per week performed)
Where was it performed? (Dates)
Why was it performed?
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Licensure for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Olathe | |
| Experience:Any | State: Kansas | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:66062 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 65,315.00 - 84,913.00 USD per yearSalary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
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