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The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Audiology Service is currently recruiting for one Audiologist for the Audiology Clinic. This announcement is opened till filled or September 30, 2022 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: US Citizen Education: 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[1]Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree programs in audiology or hearing science. English Language Proficiency: Audiologists must be proficient in spoken and written English. 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. NOTE: The audiologist must maintain full, current, and unrestricted licensure/registration. Non-licensed audiologists who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate audiologist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c). Failure to obtain licensure during appointment as a graduate audiologist is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. Individuals appointed as graduate audiologists may not be promoted to the GS-12 level without being fully licensed. This may result in termination of employment. Grade Determinations: GS-9: None beyond the basic requirements listed above. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities GS-11: In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified for the assignment. Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice. Ability to communicate orally and in writing Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, acoustics, applied acoustics, communication, psychoacoustics, and auditory/vestibular pathophysiology. Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice; and Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care professionals. 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 a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities GS-12: In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified for the assignment. Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies. Knowledge of clinical services, and the ability to perform them independently. Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions. Ability to provide consultation to other health care professionals. Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice. References: AUGUST 24, 2010 VA HANDBOOK 5005/38 PART II APPENDIX G29 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9-12 Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical demands for the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have a good manual dexterity. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. ["This position is located in the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service. The audiologist at this level conducts comprehensive audiological assessments to determine a patient's need for amplification, additional clinical care services, predicts effectiveness of amplification, determines need for and type of aural rehabilitation and counseling of the hearing impaired veteran and their family. Duties include: ASSESSES THE DEGREE & NATURE OF HEARING LOSS:\nRECOMMENDS REMEDIAL MEASURES TO MITIGATE HEARING LOSS\nOTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES RELATED TO AUDIOLOGY Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nTelework: Not available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]