The Phoenix VA Health Care System is recruiting for one (1) Audiologists, in its Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. The position is at the Gilbert Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), in Gilbert, AZ. The Audiologist conducts a full range of audiology and balance evaluations, treatment interventions, and counseling services to the hearing-impaired veterans and their families. 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. English Language Proficiency. Audiologist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. ? 7403(f). Education. Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-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. OR, Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the USDE. (A copy of transcripts with conferred of degree date must be submitted with application package.) Licensure. Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia. Non-licensed audiologists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate audiologist at the GS-11 grade under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c)(2) for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that these audiologists provide care only under the supervision of fully licensed audiologists. Individuals appointed as graduate audiologists may not be promoted to the GS-12 level without being fully licensed. (A copy of valid current license is required if applying for position at GS-12 level.) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-11 Audiologist Qualifications: The basic requirements, and in addition the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders. 2. Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice as defined by the American Academy of Audiology or the ASHA. 3. Ability to interact with patients, families and other health care professionals. Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve in audiologist entry-level developmental positions. Audiologists perform audiology assessment and treatment intervention, exercise clinical judgment, adapt clinical procedures and techniques and document in the medical record appropriate information related to patient care. GS-12 Audiologist Experience: In addition to the requirements at the GS-11 level, completion of one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-11). In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level, the following KSAs are required: 1. Skill in determining nature, type and severity of hearing/communication /vestibular disorders. 2. Skill in counseling patients and family members regarding management of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders. 3. Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional audiology to other health care professionals. 4. Ability to independently apply professional contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populations. Assignment. This is the full performance level for staff audiologists. At this level, audiologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of audiologic services, consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate. Audiologists serve as consultants to other health care professionals and are recognized subject matter experts (SME) on matters related to hearing, tinnitus and balance disorders. The supervisor may assign staff audiologists to any VHA program and setting, such as inpatient or outpatient medicine, primary care, surgery, hearing health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, compensation and pension. Audiologists diagnose audiologic disorders, conduct audiologic or neuro-audiologic assessments, treat auditory disorders through a various modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for the treatment of medical disorders. Audiologists consult with medical center staff on various patient care issues. Staff audiologists may be involved in program evaluation, teaching, training and research activities. Among the modalities provided are individual, family and group audiologic rehabilitation. Preferred Experience: Two or more years of clinical Audiology experience dealing with adult or geriatric populations. References: VA Handbook 5005/152, Part II, Appendix G29. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; hearing(aid permitted). ["The audiologist conducts, plans, and coordinates all clinical, and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary Audiology practices. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Documents in the medical record of a patient; diagnosis, and treatment plan, in accordance with facility policy. Performs special audiological procedures for a diverse range of disease conditions (site of lesions tests, ABR, and OAE). Provides treatment and rehabilitative services including, but not limited to, fitting and selection of all types of hearing aids; ear impressions; programming of digital hearing aids; selection and fitting of assistive devices and assistive listening devices. Provides proper maintenance and calibration of the specialized electro-acoustic instrumentation. Evaluates the type and degree of hearing loss for patients who may be unable to provide consistent and reliable reaction to diagnostics. Plans, delivers, and monitors the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services for patients with significant physical and psychological complicating conditions. Plans, conducts, and coordinates auditory (aural) rehabilitation, tinnitus, and/or vestibular rehabilitation programs for patients. Supervises, evaluates, and mentors, student trainees in audiology, as well as serves as a liaison with affiliated colleges and universities. Serves as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases, and is a recognized subject matter expert on matters related to hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders. Identifies differential diagnosis of auditory and balance disorders. Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm or Monday - Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. TBD. Compressed/Flexible: Position is on compressed schedule. Telework: Ad Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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