Audiologist
You will investigate and apply new approaches and advanced methods in evaluation, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and resolution of patient caseload assignments.
Responsibilities
You will investigate and apply new approaches and advanced methods in evaluation, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and resolution of patient caseload assignments.
You will train hospital staff on newborn and infant hearing test administration and equipment use and ensures that screenings are conducted prior to patient discharge.
You will incorporate state of-the-art evidence-based practice and scientific principles in the differential diagnosis, treatment, and management of novel and unprecedented auditory disorders.
You will oversee the Infant Hearing Screening Program for newborns and infants receiving care.
You will evaluate active duty and civil service HCP-enrolled patients exceeding established hearing sensitivity levels.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Audiologist, including:
- Applying comprehensive knowledge of audiological theories, principles, and clinical practices to execute standard diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Implementing established clinical protocols and diagnostic procedures for the prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders.
- Executing medical referral standards and routing procedures for individuals with hearing loss and communication impairments.
- Conducting comprehensive pediatric audiological assessments to identify, evaluate, and develop auditory habilitation plans.
- Evaluating and classifying tinnitus types to design and implement effective clinical treatment protocols, methodologies, and therapies.
Additional Information
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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Conditions of Employment
Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Tour of Duty
Tour of duty will be 24 months.
Drug Testing
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). Failure to meet this condition may result in the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn or subsequent removal from Federal service.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Kyle Rodgers at [email protected]. Facsimile applications will not be considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.