Audiologist

Job title: Audiologist in Altoona, PA at Federal government of the United States Company: Federal government of the United States Job description: SummaryTravel required to Indiana 3 days a week/Altoona 2 days a week, Pennsylvania up to 40%. Valid Driver License required.This position is located within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. , An integrated healthcare system comprised of one hospital and 5 community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) within our 14 catchment counties. We provide care and services in the outpatient, inpatient, community living center settings.Overview

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Open & closing dates06/03/2025 to 06/11/2025Salary$91,627 - $119,120 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 11 - 12Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Altoona, PAIndiana, PARemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential12Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCBSZ-12741924-25-TMControl number838060700This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll US CitizensVideosDutiesIn addition to observance of Federal national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing VA Medical Center, this position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities:Patient Care: Audiologist are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life, within traditional consult processes and within direct access delivery of care.Medical/Clinical Knowledge: Audiologist are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving evidenced based practices, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. The incumbent monitors and ensures provision of evidence based, patient-centered diagnosis and treatment of disorders consistent with his/her training, scope of practice, and competencies, and privileges.Clinical Judgment: To ensure evidenced based learning and improvement, Audiologist are expected to be able to use scientific evidenced based practice and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.Interpersonal & Communication Skills: The incumbent is expected to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team, as well as other internal and external health care providers.Professionalism: Audiologist are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice.Systems-Based Practice: Audiologist are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care.Maintain trainings and attend required meetings: The incumbent shall maintain up to date VHA and professional trainings. Required meetings must be attended, or representative will attend if patient care emergency arises. Additionally, attends patient / family meetings, committee meetings, and interdisciplinary meetings as assigned/ directed. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job