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Upper Peninsula, MI
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
HYB-07-107-IM
Audiologist
SALARY RANGE: 54,364.00 - 84,711.00 USD per year
Salary determined by a professional standards board based on education and/or experienceOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Friday, January 11, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0665-11/12POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Upper Peninsula, MI
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center (VAMC) is announcing the following position:A full-time Audiologist to work in an audiological diagnostic and treatment setting at the Iron Mountain VAMC.
The Iron Mountain VA Medical Center is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is part of the VA?s Great Lakes Health Care System in the Veteran?s Integrated Service Network (VISN 12). The medical center and its community clinics serve eligible veterans in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (fifteen counties) and Northeast Wisconsin (eleven counties).
If you are searching for a unique opportunity that includes an excellent federal benefits package with one of the largest healthcare networks, then the Iron Mountain VA is for you.Iron Mountain is jam packed with things to do from winter sports to summer recreational activities.It?s a beautiful natural environment with world class restaurants, lounges, golf courses, endless outdoor adventure, within driving distance from Lake Superior and Lake Michigan with excellent schools.Iron Mountain is truly a great place to raise a family.
Relocation/Recruitment offer may be available.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Master's Degree Audiology or Hearing ScienceBackground and/or security checkU.S. CitizenshipLicensure, Certification, or Registration required.Must pass pre-employment examination.
Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Human Resources Management/05/GB
5000 W. National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
US
For questions about this job:
Greg Barrett
Phone: 414-384-2000 X42985
Email: Gregory.Barrett@va.gov
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HYB-07-107-IM
Audiologist
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizen of the United States.
Master?s degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required.Note: Accredited is defined as a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and an audiology program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Within 2 years of initial appointment, the incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license/registration in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Failure to obtain licensure within 2 years of initial appointment may be grounds for termination.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Directives.
Physical requirements as outlined in VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Must pass a pre-employment physical.
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
GS-11:Education and Experience.Completion of 1 year of professional experience as an audiologist equivalent to the next lower level; or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree; or doctoral degree in audiology, hearing science, or a directly related field.In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the corresponding KSAs identified in the rating factors below.
GS-12: 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.In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the corresponding KSAs identified in the rating factors below.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in audiology for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to provide a concise narrative which demonstrates how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
GS-11 KSAs:
(1)Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice;
(2)Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
(3)Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, acoustics, applied acoustics, communication, psychoacoustics, and auditory/vestibular pathophysiology;
(4)Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders;
(5)Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice; and
(6)Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
GS-12 KSAs:
(1)Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies;
(2)Knowledge of clinical services, and the ability to perform them independently;
(3)Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions;
(4)Ability to provide consultation to other health care professionals;
(5)Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice; and
(6)Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
HYB-07-107-IM
Audiologist
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Upper Peninsula, MI
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Completes comprehensive hearing evaluation (HE) and/or hearing aid evaluation (HAE) including pure tone audiometric measurements; speech audiometry in both quiet and noise (SNR deficits); dynamic range mapping to include real-ear uncomfortable loudness measures at continuous tone to determine real-ear to dial differences (REDD); and subjective unaided outcome measures for both aided and unaided benefit/satisfaction accountability. Counsels patients on results of HE and/or HAE. Assesses patients for hearing aid candidacy and motivation to utilize amplification through hearing aids and/or assistive listening devices. Fabricates ear molds for behind-the-ear or custom products, ensuring that tragus is included and ear molds are marked for proper placement. Verifies proper functioning of devices and provides patient orientation and instruction on proper use, features, and maintenance. Conducts cerumen management on patients when necessary and appropriate according to established guidelines. Performs physiologic audiology measurements when needed to include auditory brain stem audiometry, immittance audiometry, and otoacoustic emissions audiometry.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
HYB-07-107-IM
Audiologist
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:
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This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
You will be required to serve a probationary period.
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