Audiologist (Cochlear Implant Clinical Specialist) - Boise, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

The Audiology Cochlear Implant Clinical Specialist provides clinical service to veterans andother beneficiaries in VHA medical centers, clinics, domiciliaries, Community Living Centers,community care settings, and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics and by telehealth.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05/08/2024 to 05/20/2024

• Salary

$103,409 - $134,435 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Boise, ID 1 vacancy
• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -* Work schedule

Full-time -* Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0665 Speech Pathology And Audiology

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

National security

• Announcement number

CBSV YG

• Control number

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This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

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Open to current, permanent employees of the Boise VA.

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Duties


Duties:

• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in audiology amplification assessment and management for patients who receive cochlear implants and their families.
• Uses advanced knowledge in the focused area of cochlear implants in contemporary audiology practice to make clinical decisions and patient management recommendations.
• Provides quarterly reports to staff on the status and outcomes of the cochlear implant program ensuring that program objectives are achieved, and that the status of the program is monitored.- Ensures that best practices in cochlear implant assessment, treatment and clinical problem-solving are implemented, including educating other staff members inappropriate referral criteria and guidelines, current technology, cochlear implant mapping skills, rehabilitation, and outcome assessment.
• Adjusts assessment techniques and treatments to accommodate program goals based on current information and new concepts and research pertaining to the nature and treatment of patients with cochlear implants, and advanced device technology.
• Oversees coordination of care between the cochlear implant mapping-only sites and the host cochlear implant site, adjusting as needed for the continued success of the program.
• Directs the Audiology Section Cochlear Implant Program Secures and maintains the work area and equipment to provide a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment and to prevent loss and misuse of equipment and supplies.
• Facilitates meetings of the cochlear implant team in the Audiology Section, Speech-Language Pathology Section, and other clinical services to provide interdisciplinary treatment.- Assists audiology colleagues who manage or coordinate treatment for patients who have cochlear implants.
• Assesses the degree and nature of hearing loss requiring cochlear implants: identifies and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language and other acoustic signals.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a full range of patient focused treatment services designed to optimize function of implanted devices and assure proper follow up care.
• Evaluates functional status of cochlear implants and implantable devices before and after intervention using electrical analysis and functional measurements.- Coordinates care for veterans requiring cochlear implants and provides comprehensive clinical services to manage the care of veterans with cochlear implants or other implantable hearing devices: evaluation assessments, device selection, fitting orientation, training and follow up services.
• Provides continuing education and training, assessment, and treatment advice, and assists colleagues as needed in coordinating care for patients who have complex cochlear implant requirements.
• Confers with clinical peers in all Boise VA audiology and speech-language pathology clinics to coordinate cochlear implant services and device selection and use for patients.- Leads or participates in interdisciplinary collaboration with other medical services, primarily ENT, regarding assessment and treatment for veterans requiring cochlear implants.
• Develops and expands telehealth assessment and treatment for patients with cochlear implants.
• Expands remote hearing aid programming capability for veterans wearing hearing aids and with implantable devices.- Maintains active participation in VISN and national cochlear implant clinical teams.- Completes all progress notes, consults, encounter forms and documentation of patient/caregiver education in a timely manner.

Work Schedule:
, Monday-Friday

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized


Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available


Telework:
As determined by the agency policy

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized


Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).

Education.

Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the [Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE)] or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

[ ] HR office staff and management officials may verify a program's [accreditation] from [ACAE at and] CAA at

OR

(2) Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

English Language Proficiency. Audiologist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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:
Experience.

At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist, with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).

In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level, the following KSAs are required:

(a) Advanced knowledge in a focused area of contemporary audiology practice to provide oversight of a specialty program.

(b) Skill to evaluate the specialty program to ensure deadlines and goals are met.

(c) Skill to coordinate initiatives and build consensus among interdisciplinary team members.

(d) Ability to monitor and report on work progress in the specialty program to adjust workload and processes.

(e) Ability to serve as the SME and provide education relating to the specialty program.

References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/167 PART II APPENDIX G29

Education


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:
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


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Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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 , 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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.