Summary This position is in Primary Care Service of the Martinsburg VAMC - with duties at the Fort Detrick Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Frederick - MD. The staff audiologist conducts full-range audiologic evaluations to determine type and degree of hearing loss - assesses need for amplification - predicts and measures amplification effectiveness - and provides rehabilitation and counseling for veterans with hearing loss. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 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 programs accreditation from ACAE at acaeaccred.org and CAA at 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 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 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 In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for appointments at grade levels specified Audiologist GS-12 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 Examples of qualified professional experience include but are not limited to Performing 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 Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities KSAs In addition to the experience requirement - applicant must demonstrate the following knowledge - skills - and abilities Skill in determining nature - type - and severity of hearingcommunicationvestibular disorders Skill in counseling patients and family members regarding management of hearingcommunicationvestibular disorders Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional audiology to other health care professionals Ability to independently apply professional contemporary audiologic treatments to the full range of patient populations Reference For more information on this qualification standard - please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently moderate carrying 15-35 pounds - intermittently lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care pulling - intermittently pushing - intermittently reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required walking - intermittently standing - intermittently kneeling - intermittently and repeated bending. Duties Major duties include but are not limited to Uses a wide-rang of knowledge and skill in applying evidenced-based principles and methodologies of the practice of Audiology across the spectrum of adult patients Develops coherent treatment strategies Demonstrates knowledge of clinical Audiology services Performs clinical Audiology services independently Conducts assessments - provides treatment interventions Provides consultation to other health care professionals Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner Demonstrates ability to perform functions associated with contemporary Audiology practice Participates in orientation training of medical staff - students - and residents Assists in orientation and training of new staff Assists in the training and supervision of students - trainees - externs and fellows providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals Maintains knowledge and skill of contemporary Audiology practice through continuing education programs - journals - textbooks - and in-service programs Provides patient and family education Participates in performance improvement Follows applicable informed consent processes - HIPPA rules on privacy and protecting of patient rights - and computer security processes Maintains a safe and orderly work area to include supplies and equipment Work Schedule Intermittent 800am - 430pm Telework Not available Virtual This is not a virtual position Functional Statement 613-260323-F RelocationRecruitment Incentives Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized