This position is located in the Audiology Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinic. EDRP: Applicants may be eligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program. Acceptance into the program is based on the availability of funds and is not guaranteed. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,06/24/2022 . 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. 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 recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).] Licensure: For those grades that require licensure (GS-12 and above), the incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.(1) The audiologist must maintain full, current, and unrestricted licensure/registration.(2) Non-licensed audiologists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate audiologist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c). Failure to obtain licensure during appointment as a graduate audiologist is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. Individuals appointed as graduate audiologists may not be promoted to the GS-12 level without being fully licensed. This may result in termination of employment.(3) The requirement for licensure may be waived by the Under Secretary for Health or designee in VHA Central Office for individuals engaged in research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care duties, in accordance with current activities.(4) An audiologist who has, or has ever had, his/her audiology license revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part. NOTE: All audiologists who perform compensation and pension (C&P) examinations are considered to be performing direct patient care duties, and must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology (38 CFR 4.85). English Language Proficiency. Audiologists must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations: For the GS-12 level: 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs identified for the assignment. Assignments: Audiologists at this grade level are independent licensed practitioners and are considered to be at the full performance level.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 (less than 25% of the time). The following KSAs are required: Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies; Knowledge of clinical services, and the ability to perform them independently; Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions; Ability to provide consultation to other health care professionals; Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice; Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/38 PART II APPENDIX G29 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical. Position requires light carrying, use of fingers, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, reading typewritten material, emotional and mental stability, near vision correctable, specific hearing requirements, and working closely with others. Must be able to physically respond when needed by prompt appearance at required location. ["The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Provide audiological services to patients. Conduct comprehensive audiometric evaluations. Counsel veterans, their families and other persons about nature, degree, and effect of hearing impairment and treatment options. Perform special audiological procedures for purpose of differential diagnosis of auditory and balance disorders. Provide a comprehensive program of aural (auditory) rehabilitation for hearing-impaired patients. Instruction and supervision of student trainees in audiology. Provide instruction to residents and interns who seek information related to audiology. Participate in research activities pertinent to clinic audiology. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00am- 04:30pm\nCompressed/Flexible: No\nTelework: Yes\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: No\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]