Audiologist
Physical Requirements:
This position is mostly sedentary. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, ability to read typed material, hearing aid permitted, emotional and mental stability. Basic Requirements:
US Citizen. Citizen of the United States. Education. Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required. Accredited means a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Licensure. For those grades that require licensure (GS-12 and above), the incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. English Language. Audiologists must be proficient in spoken and written English Grade Determination:
GS-12 - Licensure. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.Education and Experience. In addition to the requirements at the GS-11 level, completion of 1 year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possession of a full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology. For positions involved in research audiology assignments involving no direct patient care, completion of a doctoral degree in audiology, hearing science, or a related field is fully qualifying. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs identified for the assignment.Staff Audiologist. Staff audiologists at this grade level must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the time). The following KSAs are required:
a. . Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies; b. ) Knowledge of clinical services, and the ability to perform them independently; c. Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions; d. Ability to provide consultation to other health care professionals; e. Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice; and f. Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice. Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30pm Qualification Standard:
VA Handbook 5005, Chapter II, Appendix G29. This qualification standard can be located at the local Human Resources Department
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is mostly sedentary. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, ability to read typed material, hearing aid permitted, emotional and mental stability. Basic Requirements:
US Citizen. Citizen of the United States. Education. Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required. Accredited means a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Licensure. For those grades that require licensure (GS-12 and above), the incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. English Language. Audiologists must be proficient in spoken and written English Grade Determination:
GS-12 - Licensure. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.Education and Experience. In addition to the requirements at the GS-11 level, completion of 1 year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possession of a full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology. For positions involved in research audiology assignments involving no direct patient care, completion of a doctoral degree in audiology, hearing science, or a related field is fully qualifying. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs identified for the assignment.Staff Audiologist. Staff audiologists at this grade level must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the time). The following KSAs are required:
a. . Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies; b. ) Knowledge of clinical services, and the ability to perform them independently; c. Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions; d. Ability to provide consultation to other health care professionals; e. Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice; and f. Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice. Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30pm Qualification Standard:
VA Handbook 5005, Chapter II, Appendix G29. This qualification standard can be located at the local Human Resources Department
- Department:
0665 Speech Pathology And Audiology - Salary Range:
$90,512 to $117,669 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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