Incumbent functions as the Program Coordinator of the NWI VAHCS Vestibular Program and is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services, and coordinating and overseeing the program. The incumbent is expected to carry out general duty assignments but also serves as the subject matter expert for health care providers regarding delivery of care in the area of vestibular disorders.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of specialized procedures and tests in evaluating vestibular disorders.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent at this grade level is an advanced-practice, independent, licensed practitioner and applies advanced audiology knowledge, theories, and techniques to a full range of complex patient populations.
In addition to clinical duties of a staff audiologist at the full practice level, incumbent has special clinical program responsibilities for implementation and ongoing operation of vestibular audiology services.
In carrying out the clinical duties and responsibilities of this position, the incumbent: uses knowledge of contemporary audiology practice; exercises independent clinical judgment and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions, needs, and expectations; consults with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment; evaluates patients to determine nature, type, and severity of hearing disorders using a full range of diagnostic tests and techniques; extensive history taking, record review and consultation with family and other health care practitioners; plans, coordinates, and implements a full range of patient-focused treatment services designed to optimize function; documents in the medical record: evaluation results, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status and patient/family education; attends interdisciplinary team meetings; participates with other health care practitioners to address the global needs of the patient; advises on diagnosis and treatment; applies advanced theories and techniques to special patient populations, provides professional advice and counseling, and provide consultation as the SME in vestibular disorders for audiology.
The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of the Vestibular Program for audiology: provides vestibular evaluation and treatment with an in-depth understanding of complex and difficult patients with multiple physical, sensory, motor, cognitive, or other issues that may complicate care; demonstrates advanced competence in the examination and treatment of patients with vestibular disorders; serves as a SME in the area vestibular disorders; reviews, updates and maintains policies and procedures related to the Vestibular Program; articulates and communicates goals, objectives, and focused initiatives to associated staff of the Vestibular Program, as well as guiding the team members on work methods, practices, and procedures; consults with the interdisciplinary team which includes primary care, neurology, otolaryngology, and pharmacy, creating and maintaining an ongoing working relationship within NWI VAHCS, for provision of vestibular services; and continually monitors and tracks the efficacy and quality of the program to make suggestions for ongoing improvement.
The incumbent provides orientation/training of medical staff; assists in orientation and training of new staff; assists in the training and supervision of students, trainees, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals; keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other literature, and in-service programs; provides patient and family education including informed consent; and follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights.
In carrying out the administrative duties and responsibilities of the position, incumbent: functions as Vestibular Program Coordinator; uses knowledge of contemporary audiology practices; articulates and communicates goals, objectives, and focused initiatives for a specialized clinical program, as well as guiding other service staff members on work methods, practices, and procedures; coaches the clinical team, evaluates, and tracks the performance of the vestibular program and makes recommendations for improvement; creates and maintains the handouts, training guides, questionnaires, and presentations for vestibular disorders and testing; and obtains assistance from supervisors or program managers on problems that may arise.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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kira.fischer@va.gov · 3193380581 X636737
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107501 – $139753/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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