Audiologist Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Audiologist Job in PHOENIX, AZ Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Audiologist Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: T38-10-17B1 Salary Range: 58,715.00 - 91,487.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0665-11/12 Promotion Potential: 12 Open Period: Monday, March 01, 2010 to Monday, March 15, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time Term position not to exceed ONE YEAR Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - PHOENIX, ARZIONA Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.Job Summary: Phoenix Arizona is a world-class city with affordable housing and an extensive freeway system that connects all parts of the valley. Arizona has vast national forest lands that provide a variety of recreational activities such as skiing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking or camping. The Phoenix Metropolitan area has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming, hiking and bike paths. For the sports enthusiast there is professional basketball, football, hockey and baseball. Phoenix is located in a desert valley that enjoys spring like weather from October to May.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. Major Duties: Provides complete audiologic diagnostic and management services to a diversified patient population, many of whom have substantial problems communicating that are complicated by other physical or mental impairments.  Develops an appropriate diagnosis and insightful treatment program for the patient. Specific services include screening, air and bone conduction, testing, speech audiometry and immitance evaluations.  Requests and thoroughly documents relevant patient biographical and medical history.  Combines this information with audiolgoic test results and clinical impressions and writes a comprehensive and lucid report which is in accordance with the established procedures of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. Performs Otoacoustic Auditory Emissions testing, Auditory Brainstem Response evaluations and Auditory Steady State Response evaluations.  Provides for the selection of and evaluation and assessment of hearing aids, assistive listening devices and aural rehabilitation. Provides patient and family/care giver instruction and counseling.Qualifications: DEFINITION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicants with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.  Experience must have demonstrated professional knowledge of all state-of-the-art audiometric tests and protocols used in the assessment and evaluation of adult hearing disorders; a thorough knowledge of specialized site-lesion tests and the ability to provide them; knowledge of the principles and theories of Audiology.  Must be proficient in Otoacoustic Auditory Emissions testing and , Auditory Brainstem Response evaluations. Must be proficient in the evaluation and assessment of hearing aids (including real-ear measurements and speech mapping), assistive listening devices and aural rehabilitation. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: a)     Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with Chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) b)    Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required. c)     Licensure: Must maintain full, current, and unrestricted licensure/registration. d)    Proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). a)     Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required.You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. GS: 11: 1)     Knowledge of contemporary audiology and speech language pathology practice 2)     Ability to communicate orally and in writing 3)     Ability to communicate information effectively to patients, families, and other health care professionals 4)     Knowledge of the principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders and the diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia 5)     Knowledge of, and ability to develop and implement, comprehensive treatment plans 6)     Ability to function as a constructive member of a team. GS: 12: 1)      Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies 2)     Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently 3)     Ability to conduct assessments, provide treatment interventions; and provide consultations to other health care professionals. 4)     Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, language, voice, swallowing, acoustics, applied acoustics, communication, neuroscience and auditory/vestibular pathophysiology.Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIOpportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRSOther Information:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.The materials you send with your application will not be returned.You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.How To Apply: Mail Applications: Please send it to: Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, ATTN: HRMS, 650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85012-1892.  Hand Delivered To: They can be delivered to:  4001 N. 3rd Street, Suite 310.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Faxed Applications: Register to View . Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials transmit

Job Title: Full-time Dispensing Audiologist-Potential Equity Company: Sierra Hearing Center, LLC Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Description: Employer Information About Sierra Hearing Center, LLC Private practice audiology and hearing aid dispensing practice in Sierra Vista, AZ (with a satellite office in Douglas, AZ). Growing practice in a growth area. Come, grow with us! Please take time to visit our website to get an overview of our practice profile. Sierra Vista (http://www.visitsierravista.com/) is gorgeous, high-desert (more moderate temperatures Register to View almost 5000 ft. altitude). Burgeoning retirement area of ~60,000, commercial center for ~100,000 in county. 1hour to Tucson. Adjacent to Ft. Huachuca, large military facility (and and major economic engine in Southern Arizona). View all our jobs Job Sierra Hearing Center, LLC (Website: www.sierrahearing.com) is one of Southern Arizona's oldest and most respected private audiology practices. Built on a foundation of integrity and mission, and associated with Audigy Group, we have developed a robust, growing practice in the dynamic growth area of Cochise County, southeast of Tucson. Our main office is in Sierra Vista, AZ, and we have a branch office in Douglas, AZ (on the Mexican border). Another branch office is in the planning stages. This necessitates addition of another Audiology provider. We currently have a staff of ten, including one audiologist and two licensed hearing aid dispensers. We have an on-site earmold lab and do limited hearing aid fabrication (only for low-cost/charitable needs). Population: Pediatric (OAE's-VRA-CPA-APD-pediatric sound suite)/Adult. Warm, close-knit work environment. Opportunities for audiology missions outreach. After one year employment, equity arrangements can be considered if desired. Present owner interested in examining eventual exit strategy. NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered. Additional Salary Information: Compensation DOE. Salary + Commissions (typical, but negotiable). Health insurance, paid sick leave + vacation, retirement IRA option, CE allowance. Relocation allowance.