About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Supervisory Audiologist opportunity in tuskegee, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position is located in the Geriatrics and Extended Care at the Tuskegee VA Medical Center - Tuskegee - Alabama. The Supervisory Audiologist has the overall responsibility for the Audiology and Speech Language section. The incumbent has the responsibility for general supervision of clinical and/or training programs - and overall technical and administrative oversight for operations within the service.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States
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) 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
Foreign Education
To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
Such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs
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 must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
Grade Determinations: In addition to basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining grade for GS-13 Supervisory Audiologist
Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist - with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level
Skill in determining nature - type - and severity of hearing/communication and vestibular disorders
Skill in counseling patients and family members regarding management of hearing/communication/vestibular 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
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level - the candidate must demonstrate the following professional KSAs identified below
Skill in conflict resolution to facilitate positive working relationships between employees - team leaders - and managers
Skill in applying evidence-based practices in a professional area
Ability to analyze organizational and operational challenges to develop and implement solutions
Ability to develop the abilities and strengths of current employees
Ability to balance responsibilities - set priorities - and delegate tasks to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to analyze data to manage workload - quality - performance - and productivity within the section
Preferred Experience: Supervisory Experience preferred
Cochlear Implant - Tinnitus counseling - and/or vestibular experience preferred
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The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical demands of the position - which includes: heavy lifting - 50 pounds and over
moderate carrying - 15-49 pounds - pushing up to 4 hours
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
prolonged walking - prolonged standing
repeated bending - pushing - pulling - an twisting
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
ability to distinguish basic colors
hearing (aid permitted)
speed in working
and emotional stability.
Duties
Duties include but not limited to: Develops - organizes - directs - manages - supervises - controls - and implements policies and procedures for the Audiology and Speech Pathology sections
Plan - monitor - and evaluate programs to ensure proper coordination within the sections and with other facility programs
Define - assign and delegate duties and responsibilities
Evaluate the work of employees
Administer appropriate disciplinary actions
Ensures that audiologists comply with all VHA and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) compensation and pension (C&P) exam and reporting requirements
and ensuring that the content of C&P exams and opinions conform to VBA- approved exams templates
Direct supervision of professional and technical staff
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 59980F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Worksite address
tuskegee, AL, 36083, US
Who can apply
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