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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Audiologist (Comp & Pen)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417

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Base pay range $99,606.00/yr - $129,494.00/yr

Summary The audiologist primarily conducts C&P audiology evaluations for disability purposes and engages in audiology evaluations and treatment with Rehabilitation Care Service (RCS) at American Lake and Seattle Divisions – VA Puget Sound Health Care System – depending on C&P Service workload.

Qualifications

United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency: Audiologist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.

7403(f)

Education – Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA)

Licensure – Individuals must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

Copy of current licensure required with application package

Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Grade determinations – GS‑12 Audiologist – Full Performance Level experience; one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower grade level

Demonstrated KSAs – Skill in determining nature, type, and severity of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders; counseling patients and families; expert consultation; independent practice; SME on hearing, tinnitus, & balance disorders

Preferred experience – Experience in compensation and pension

Reference – For more information on this qualification standard, please visit

VA Qualification Standards

Duties

Plans, conducts, and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of hearing impairment and/or balance disorders

Conducts C&P evaluations and contemporary audiology practice; completes all documentation in accordance with facility policy

Maintains professional competency through continuing education, journals, and interdisciplinary communication

Calibrates specialized electro‑acoustic instrumentation and performs quality‐control reviews

Generates C&P reports utilizing approved electronic templates (e.g., Disability Benefits Questionnaires)

Refers patients for specialty evaluation or treatment as per DMA – C&P Service guidelines

Provides hearing‑aid and assistive device selection, fitting, programming, and fitting of hearing protection devices

Administers vestibular testing and evaluates hearing‑loss severity when patients may not provide consistent reaction to diagnostics

Performs cerumen management and provides initial assessment for cochlear‑implant referrals

Plans and monitors patient‑centered treatment and rehabilitative services, including tinnitus and vestibular rehabilitation

Conducts comprehensive hearing conservation programs for employees at risk for noise exposure

Attends staff meetings, inter‑disciplinary health‑care team meetings, and in‑service trainings as appropriate

Physical Requirements

Light lifting and carrying (under 15 lbs)

Use of fingers, both hands required

Near vision correctable

Hearing (ear aid may be permitted)

Mental and emotional stability required

Work Schedule Mon‑Thurs 7:00 am – 5:30 pm OR Mon‑Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm OR Tues‑Fri 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Telework Not Available

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Government Administration

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