Audiologist​/Authorized

Summary

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut‑off date is 11/17/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. This position is located in the Audiology Service at the Lubbock Community Based Outpatient Clinic as part of the Amarillo VA Health Care System. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the service.

Incumbent is a staff audiologist.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education
• (1) Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from an audiology program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA)
• OR (2) Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the USDE
• Foreign
  
  Education:
  
  Education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and deemed at least equivalent
• Licensure:
  Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Experience:
  
  One year of professional experience comparable to GS‑11 level; additional experience with tinnitus management, balance disorder evaluation, auditory processing disorder evaluation, Tele Audiology, and supervisory roles is preferred
• Preferred Experience:
  
  At least 2 years in professional audiology practice, experience with advanced diagnostic testing related to balance disorders, medico‑legal evaluations, and current ASHA certification

• Conduct a full range of audiological evaluations to determine the type and degree of hearing loss and tinnitus, and to assess balance and neural system function
• Plan, deliver, and monitor the effectiveness of patient‑centered treatment and rehabilitative services
• Select, fit, and program hearing aids and assistive listening devices
• Provide counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers, including informed consent
• Maintain proper maintenance and calibration of specialized electroacoustic instrumentation
• Maintain accurate patient records, complete required documentation, and comply with HIPAA and informed consent procedures
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and in‑service training as directed
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and reading professional journals
• Manage ancillary assignments such as program management duties on an occasional basis
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 8 AM–4:30 PM. Telework not available; position is not virtual
• Recruitment incentives: authorized for full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent positions; relocation incentives may be authorized