This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the West Palm Beach VA Health Care System. 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 conducts, and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of hearing impairment and/or balance disorders.
Duties may include, but not limited to the following: Plan and coordinate all clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary audiology practice. Selection and fitting of hearing aids and other amplification systems and devices, aural (auditory) rehabilitation, and counseling of hearing-impaired veterans and their family.
Identify and evaluates individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language and other acoustic signals to a full range of patient complexity. Administer the full range of tests including the testing of vestibular nerve function; evaluates the type and degree of hearing loss for patients who may be unable to provide consistent and reliable reaction to diagnostics.
Plan, delivery, and monitor the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services for patients with significant physical and psychological complicating conditions. Plan, conduct, and coordinate auditory (aural) rehabilitation, tinnitus, and/or vestibular rehabilitation programs for patients.
Design patient-centered treatment plans to assist patient and caregivers to maximize and restore to the greatest extent possible physical and social functioning; and designs, monitors, and conducts a comprehensive hearing conservation program for employees at risk for noise exposure.
Serve as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases and is a recognized subject matter expert on matters related to hearing, tinnitus, and balance disorders. Supervise, evaluate, mentor, and precept student trainees in audiology and maintaining a liaison with affiliated colleges and universities. Provide instruction to residents and interns who seek information relation to audiology.
Responsible for the proper maintenance and calibration of the specialized electro-acoustic instrumentation. Participate in research activities pertinent to clinical audiology. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 41710F, 40301F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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orienfro.chestnut@va.gov · 561-422-1381
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79533 – $123927/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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