Audiologist - EDRP Approved

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

• Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from a program recognized by the 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 authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• For non‑licensed audiologists, a temporary appointment as a graduate audiologist at GS‑11 may be granted under specific conditions, but promotion to GS‑12 requires full licensure.
• Active pursuit of required licensure at the time of appointment, with written requirements and deadlines provided.
• For those with prior qualifications meeting GS‑11 requirements upon appointment, grandfathering provisions apply as specified in VHA policy.

• United States citizenship or, if a non‑citizen, when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign credential equivalency and deemed at least equivalent to U.S. programs.
• Physical requirements:
  
  no set requirements; light carrying and movement may be required.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques for assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders.
• Ability to perform functions within contemporary audiology scope of practice as defined by the American Academy of Audiology or ASHA.
• Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
• Skill in determining nature, type, and severity of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders.
• Skill in counseling patients and families regarding management of disorders.
• Ability to provide professional advice and consultation to other health care professionals.
• Ability to independently apply contemporary audio logic treatments to diverse patient populations.

• Completion of one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade level.
• Preferred experience with adult populations, NOAH – ROES – CPRS documentation system, and virtual care via VVC and Tele‑health.
• Full‑performance (GS‑12) requires the above KSAs plus additional skills as described.

• Diagnose audio logic disorders, conduct assessments, and treat auditory disorders through various modalities.
• Provide adjunctive interventions for medical disorders.
• Consult with medical center staff on patient care issues.
• Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert on hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders.
• Participate in program evaluation, teaching, training, and research activities.
• Work Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm.

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases; possible higher step rate if applicable.
• Paid time off: 37‑50 days annually (13‑26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays; credit toward annual leave accrual possible).
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy: eligible full‑time employees with family income below $144,000 may receive up to 25% of eligible childcare costs.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance; VA insurance available.
• Telework: ad‑hoc only; position is not fully virtual.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination.