This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This position serves as a Supervisory Advanced Practice Audiologist with duties and responsibilities carried out throughout all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology section of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service, including University Drive and HJ Heinz Divisions as well as VA Pittsburgh's Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
The work location of the Supervisory Audiologist position will be based on geographical location, near the Pittsburgh VA Health System's Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
In carrying out the clinical duties and responsibilities of the position, the incumbent: Uses a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations Develops coherent treatment strategies Maintains knowledge of clinical services and the ability to perform them independently Conducts assessments, provides treatment interventions Provides consultation to other health care professionals In carrying out the supervisory and administrative duties and responsibilities of the position, the incumbent: Develops, organizes, directs, manages, supervises, controls, and implements policies and procedures for the Audiology section of ASP in conjunction with another Audiology Supervisor.
Plans, assesses, and evaluates Audiology programs/functions to ensure proper coordination between care delivery within the section and the overall delivery of health care. Makes decisions that affect staff and other resources associated with the section with wide latitude of control and independent judgment.
Plans and schedules work assignments of Audiology staff; accepts, amends or rejects completed work; assures that clinical productivity and quality requirements are met; appraises performance and recommends performance standards and ratings; assigns delineated clinical privileges; approves leave; effects disciplinary measures. Sets priorities, delegates tasks, meets multiple deadlines, analyzes organizational problems, and develops and implements effective solutions.
Analyzes and uses data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, access, and productivity within the section. Skillfully executes interpersonal communications and fosters positive working relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Utilizes evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in Audiology and guides Audiology providers in applying these tools.
Analyzes organizational and operational problems and develops and implements solutions that result in efficient section operation. Skillfully executes problem solving tasks and conflict resolution. Verifies supervisees meet national and agency standards for OSHA and JCAHO. Ensures that work areas are clean and free of safety hazards. Responds per hospital policy to fire drills, codes and emergency preparedness situations.
Incumbent assures that all OWCP forms are accurately completed, in a timely manner, in accordance with the Human Resources Management Service (HMRS) guidelines. Always enforces confidentiality of patient and employee's information. Ensures immediate action is taken to correct any breach of confidentiality. Enforces disposal of sensitive data following applicable regulations. Follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights.
Incumbent enforces respect, equal treatment, and equal service for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability or reprisal. In carrying out the educational duties and responsibilities of the position the incumbent: Participates in the professional development of colleagues through mentorship and teaching. Demonstrates leadership in defining and attending to professional practice issues.
Keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other literature.
Provides orientation/training of medical staff Orients and trains new Audiology staff Assists in the training and supervision of students, trainees, externs and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals In carrying out the administrative duties and responsibilities of the position the incumbent: Participates in developing guidelines and protocols, new patient programs, and evaluation of existing programs Complies with Advanced Access scheduling procedures as specified in VHA Directive 1230.
Maintains patient records and other data required by the clinic, service, and medical center Maintains, supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency May be requested to serve on service-level committees or task forces or to represent to service/section on medical center, network, or national committees Follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS-065-13 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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Jonathan.Davis10@va.gov · 405-439-1259
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $110047 – $143062/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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