About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Supervisory Audiologist opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
The Supervisory Audiologist will serve as the Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Service which includes oversight - planning and development of all Service functions and programs.
Summary
The Supervisory Audiologist will serve as the Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Service which includes oversight - planning and development of all Service functions and programs.
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
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 program's 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
NOTE: Effective January 1 - 2007 - the CAA in Audiology and 3 Speech- Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree or AUD programs in audiology
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 three years of experience as a professional audiologist - with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level GS13 - must fully meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities.(KSAs) at that level
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Skill in promoting collaboration to accomplish goals
Skill in translating management goals and objectives into efficient service operations
Skill in balancing operational resources to ensure appropriate delivery of service operations
Ability to supervise a diverse staff
Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with local - VISN and/or national leadership
Ability to establish and monitor productivity standards - production and performance priorities to achieve management goals and objectives
Preferred Experience: 3-5 years in Federal Healthcare managing a medium to large section and/or service
experience as a site/program director for American College of Graduate Medical Education programs with affiliated universities and health professions trainees through OAA
An understanding of complex accreditation requirements for rehabilitation programs within the purview of the Rehabilitation Service Line
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
The full performance level of this vacancy is 14
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those physical - mental and emotional capabilities and characteristics that are essential for successful job performance
Physical requirements must be clearly supported by the actual duties of the position and documented in the position description or functional statement - and supported by a studies or evaluations establishing physical requirements is job-related to the occupations
An applicant or employee may not be disqualified arbitrarily on the basis of physical requirements or other criteria that do not relate specifically to performance of the duties of a specific position.
Duties
This facility is a level 1b complexity facility servicing one of the largest geographical catchment areas in the United States
As the Chief - PM&R Service - the incumbent will plan - direct - and coordinate all aspects of a multifaceted - complex service which includes Physiatry - Physical Therapy - occupational Therapy - Pain Management - Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma - Spinal Cord injury - and Amputee Services
The duties of the position includes but is not limited to the following: Evaluates and monitors administrative and clinical activities and acts independently or makes substantive recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team to make Service improvements
Provides expert advice and technical assistance to Medical Center managers at all levels and supervisors and team leaders within the Service in a wide variety of areas - clinical and administrative - related to the Service
Directs the personnel management program for PM&R Service - performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements
Acts as personnel management expert for the Service
Functions as a Service leader with overall project responsibility as the primary Service representative for the Medical Center to redistribute the workforce - positions - and sections of the Service to comply with legislative or regulatory changes impacting the mission and goals of the Medical Center - VISN 10 - National PM&R Program Office and Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Arranges for and participates in annual goal-setting/strategic planning sessions - coordinates the development of the final operating plan - and conducts continuing evaluations at the Service level as well as the Medical Center - VISN - and national levels as it relates to the activities of the Service addressing patient care delivery systems - facilities management - system reorganizations or the other issues and initiatives
Provides for the budgeting and financial management for the Service
Performs as an expert in budgeting and financial management for the Service and for the Medical Center as it relates to Service programs
Manages procurement and contracting for the Service and the Medical Center in projects related to the Service
Determines when contract termination is warranted and initiates action as appropriate with the accountable Contracting Officer
Serves as the official PM&R Service consultant to all other Medical Center services and departments and provides expert advice and technical assistance to entities outside of the Medical Center - including those within VISN 10 and at the national level on matter related to PM&R in the various roles in which the incumbent serves
Communicates effectively verbally and in written correspondence with employees and customers at all levels of the Service and Medical Center
Medical Center peers and superiors
individuals at the VISN - National PM&R Program Office as well as other Central Office level contacts
and stakeholders
Oversees the work of Service employees and ensures the accuracy of reports submitted by supervisors and team leaders
Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement and ensures Service compliance with clinical and other standards based upon professional journal and literature reviews - Medical Center policies - VHA Directives - Clinical Practice Guidelines and other applicable documents
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with subject to negotiable upon selection
Driving is required and will need a valid license
Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: -0 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive(s) may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual
The VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government
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With both an urban energy and southern charm - the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do - landmarks and events all around town
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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