Audiologist (Clinical Specialist)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Incumbent functions as the Program Coordinator of the NWI VAHCS Implantable Hearing Device Program and is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services, as well as coordinating and overseeing the Implantable Hearing Devices Program in Audiology. The incumbent is expected to carry out general duty assignments but also serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for health care providers regarding delivery of care in the area of implantable devices.

• Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of the Implantable Hearing Devices Program: provides advanced implantable device care in person and via telehealth, and coordinates care with an in-depth understanding of complex and difficult patients; demonstrates advanced competence in the examination and treatment of patients that are potential candidates for implantable devices; possesses a thorough knowledge of available implantable hearing devices, including equipment and programming software, and possesses a unique and thorough knowledge of troubleshooting, fitting and adjustment of implantable devices; serves as the SME in the area of implantable devices; reviews inter-facility consults for implantable hearing device care and coordinates care with the patient's parent facility; applies current technology with regards to implantable hearing devices and assistive listening devices to maximize rehabilitation of each patient; reviews, updates and maintains policies and procedures related to implantable hearing devices; consults with the interdisciplinary team which includes otolaryngology, creating and maintaining an ongoing working relationship within the NWI VAHCS, for provision of implantable device services; and continually monitors and tracks the efficacy and quality of the program to make suggestions for ongoing improvement. The incumbent serves as the NWI Auditory Implant Program SME in regards to surgical service line needs. The incumbent monitors surgical kit stock and serves as a liaison between the operating room staff, auditory implant surgeon, and auditory implant team. The incumbent completes intraoperative electrophysiological testing during cochlear implant surgeries and ensures readiness for postoperative mapping. The incumbent provides orientation/training of medical staff; assists in orientation and training of new staff; assists in the training and supervision of students, trainees, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals; keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other literature, and in-service programs; provides patient and family education including informed consent; and follows applicable informed consent, HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights. In carrying out the administrative duties and responsibilities of the position, incumbent: functions as Implantable Hearing Device Program Coordinator; uses knowledge of contemporary audiology practices; articulates and communicates goals, objectives, and focused initiatives for a specialized clinical program, as well as guiding other service staff members on work methods, practices, and procedures; coaches the clinical team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques for implantable hearing devices; monitors, evaluates, and tracks the performance of the implantable hearing device program and makes recommendations for improvement; creates and maintains the handouts, training guides, questionnaires, and presentations for implantable hearing devices; and obtains assistance from supervisors or program managers on problems that may arise. Work Schedule: Part-time Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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