About this opportunity
Giacare Inc lists this Audiologist opportunity in fort belvoir, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Audiologist
Full Time Fort Belvoir, VA, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1879
GiaCare Inc. is now accepting applications for an experienced Audiologist to support the Audiology and Hearing Conservation Clinic atAlexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (formerly Fort Belvoir Community Hospital) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
About the Company
GiaCare, Inc., a woman- and minority-owned business, is dedicated to supporting the military healthcare community by providing exceptional medical professionals to military hospitals and clinics throughout the United States.
To learn more, visit GiaCare.com.
Company Mission
"To Better the Lives of Our Patients and Caregivers Through High-Quality Healthcare and Technology Services"
Schedule / Hours
Full-time position, not to exceed 80 hours per two-week pay period
Scheduling is based on the needs of the Government and Audiology Clinic
Shifts may be scheduled Monday through Sunday between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM
No overnight shifts
Federal holidays excluded
Requirements
Education
Doctoral or Master's degree in Audiology from an accredited institution
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Experience
At least two years of continuous clinical audiology experience working with both adult and pediatric patients
Experience treating thefull pediatric age range, birth through age 17, within the previous three years
Experience fitting adult amplification
Knowledge of hearing conservation and newborn hearing screening
Licensure
Current, valid, unrestricted Audiologist license in at least one U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
Additional Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must demonstrate competency in Visual Reinforcement Audiometry, Conditioned Play Audiometry, Otoacoustic Emissions Testing, Conventional Audiometry, Acoustic Immittance, Hearing Aid Fitting using probe microphone measures, and High-Frequency Audiometry
Must demonstrate advanced competency in at least one additional specialty area, such as advanced audiologic/electrophysiologic evaluation, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, tinnitus assessment and treatment, or vestibular assessment and management
Duties
Perform comprehensive diagnostic audiologic evaluations for adult and pediatric patients
Provide outpatient audiology evaluations, consultations, and follow-up care
Conduct inpatient consultations when requested by Military Treatment Facility medical staff
Perform complex differential diagnosis of conductive, mixed, sensory, neural, sensorineural, central, and functional hearing disorders
Evaluate, fit, program, and manage hearing aids, amplification systems, and other assistive listening devices
Conduct hearing conservation evaluations and provide services related to noise-induced hearing loss
Support newborn and pediatric hearing assessment and management
Evaluate patients presenting with complex or inconsistent test results, multiple disabilities, or other conditions requiring modification of standard audiologic testing procedures
Assess and manage patients with auditory and vestibular disorders within the scope of clinical privileges
Counsel patients and family members regarding hearing loss, audiologic and vestibular disorders, treatment options, and rehabilitative strategies
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in the evaluation and management of complex patients
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
Operate and maintain specialized audiometric equipment
Provide consultation and professional expertise to other healthcare providers and DoD personnel
Participate in clinical training, professional consultation, and mentorship as required
Follow applicable Department of Defense, facility, professional, and clinical practice standards
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Provide care to active-duty service members, military retirees, and their families
Work with both adult and pediatric patient populations
Practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary military healthcare environment
Work with complex and challenging audiologic cases
Stable, full-time employment within a federal medical treatment facility
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Worksite address
fort belvoir, VA, 22060, US
Who can apply
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