Audiologist
What you'd do
Audiologist role within the ENT/Audiology Department at Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Serves the Phoenix Area IHS across a three-state region (AZ, NV, UT) and Tucson IHS, supporting 47 Tribal communities as a Regional Medical Center. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Diagnostic Services - Performs audiologic evaluations across all age groups, including specialized ABR testing, to determine type and degree of hearing loss. Consultation & Counseling - Provides consultative services to healthcare providers and counsels patients and families on hearing loss, treatment options, and rehabilitation resources. Hearing Aid Management - Conducts evaluations, selects and fits appropriate hearing aids and assistive devices, and maintains accurate patient records. Education & Coordination - Educates patients, families, and staff on hearing loss, and coordinates with state agencies, school audiologists, and public health nurses. Team Collaboration & Improvement - Functions as an active healthcare team member, supports doctoral student training, and contributes to operational and departmental improvement initiatives.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Basic Requirements for Audiologist: Degree: A graduate degree (or higher-level degree) that included 18 semester hours in the field of audiology with approved clinical practice from an education program that was approved, recognized, or accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at the time the degree was obtained; AND Licensure: Applicants must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Speech/Language Pathology and/or Audiology in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Advise patients on evaluation results and provide rehabilitation options; perform audiologic diagnostic tests and develop treatment strategies; monitor patient care progress; communicate patient conditions to allied health professionals; conduct patient counseling; ensure compliance with Privacy Act, FOIA, and HIPAA regulations; maintain patient records and confidentiality; participate in quality improvement activities; and manage projects from development through implementation using strategic plans. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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