This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at Palo Alto VA Health Care System. 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 plans, conducts, and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of hearing impairment and/or balance disorders.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Plans, conducts, monitors, and coordinates all clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary, evidence-based, and patient-centered audiology practice. Engages in the differential diagnosis of hearing/tinnitus/vestibular problems and evaluates patients to determine nature, type, and severity of disorders.
Reviews medical history and documents in the patient's medical record past and current medical history, the evaluations performed, diagnosis, clinical opinions, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes to functional status, and patient/family/caregiver education/counseling. Takes impressions of the outer portion of the ear and determines the need for special earmolds.
Documents and demonstrates the proper use and cleaning of pertinent reusable medical equipment in accordance with health care system policies. Maintains a safe work environment for patients, staff, and self. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10742F / 10741F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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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cheryl.acosta@va.gov · 619-357-9249
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $111099 – $173112/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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