Supervisory Audiologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Audiologist (GS-13)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 0800–1630

• Telework: Not available

• Coverage: Audiology operations across assigned VA clinics

Description

The Supervisory Audiologist provides clinical audiology services and delivers clinical and administrative leadership over audiology operations and assigned personnel. The role includes diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning for patients with hearing and/or balance disorders, along with oversight of consistent, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across multiple locations. The position also includes analyzing performance and operational data, developing corrective actions, and coordinating training and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic and clinical services using contemporary audiology practice

• Consult with physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management

• Evaluate hearing and balance disorders using appropriate diagnostic tests, history, and record review

• Manage complex patients with inconsistent behaviors, conflicting test results, and multiple disabilities

• Plan and coordinate patient-focused treatment services to optimize communication and functional outcomes

• Provide orientation, training, and in-services for audiology employees and other staff

• Oversee orientation and training of newly appointed audiology personnel

• Ensure staff maintain required competencies

• Support continuing education and training on hearing aids and audiology technology/procedures

• Support students/trainees/residents/fellows as applicable and provide feedback toward educational goals

• Direct technical and administrative supervision, leadership, scheduling, and workflow distribution

• Monitor clinic operations across assigned medical centers and associated clinics

• Analyze patient access, workload, utilization, quality, performance, and productivity; develop corrective actions

• Evaluate and improve audiology programs and services; communicate findings and recommendations

• Address organizational and operational challenges affecting access, efficiency, quality, and Veteran experience

• Address employee performance/conduct concerns and recommend supervisory or disciplinary actions within delegated authority

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the specific position type.