Audiologist
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
About
Conducts a full range of audiological evaluations to determine the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders. Counsels patients and family members regarding management of these disorders and independently applies professional, contemporary audio logic treatments to the full range of patient populations. Perform functions associated with the contemporary audiology scope of practice as defined by the American Academy of Audiology and/or the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Determine the nature, type, and severity of hearing, communication, and vestibular disorders. Provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional audiology to other health care professionals. Independently apply professional, contemporary audio logic treatments to the full range of patient populations. Participate in the facility's quality improvement program, including responsibility for performance measures related to the specialty. Provide orientation and training of medical staff, assist in the training and supervision of students, trainees, interns, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals. Keep current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other literature, and in-service programs. Participate in developing guidelines and protocols, new patient programs, and evaluation of existing programs. Work with other departments/facilities to develop joint programs. Maintain patient records and other data required by the clinic, service, and medical center and maintain supplies, equipment, and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency. Serve on service-level committees or task forces or represent the service/section on medical center, network, or national committees as requested. May perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial. Follow applicable informed consent and HIP AA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights.
Work Schedule: Full time, 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Ad hoc- may be authorized at Supervisors discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10207F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator at liz.licea@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Languages
- English
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