Audiologist

Provider (Vestibular Audiologist)

Site Of Service
Ft. Bragg, NC (East)

Position Qualification/Requirements

• Degree:
  Master’s degree in audiology or Doctor of Audiology (Au.D) degree or other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Internship/Residency: N/A
• Board Certification: N/A
• Certifications:
  
  National certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) or American Board of Audiology (ABA) certification.
• Cardiac
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:
  Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum two years within the last five years to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the service- specific credentialing instructions, preferably in an outpatient setting. Must have recent experience conducting vestibular evaluations and be comfortable treating patients with abnormal findings.
• Licensure:
  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.
• U.S. Citizenship:
  Shall be a U.S. citizen.
• English Language Requirement:
  Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Physical Capability:
  Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

Duties

• Engage in the differential diagnosis of the full range of hearing problems associated with functional, mixed, conductive, sensory, neural, sensorineural, and central hearing losses.
• Demonstrate advanced competence in advanced audio logic and electrophysiologic evaluation, comprehensive tinnitus assessment and treatment, bio-electric implanted devices, advanced vestibular assessment and treatment/management, and amplification and signal processing technology. In diagnosing these problems, the Contractor shall conduct and interpret the complete range of specialized and refined audiological test procedures currently available.
• Audiologists diagnose audio logic disorders, conduct audio logic or neuro-audio logic assessments, treat auditory disorders through various modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for the treatment of medical disorders.
• Demonstrate competence in the operation and maintenance of diverse and specialized audiometric equipment including computer facilities and adjunct components.
• Utilize patient records, patient performance, and family interviews and counseling as they contribute essential data in the diagnostic process and appropriate patient care.
• Organize clinical data systematically for effective retrieval for clinic and investigational requirements.
• Be responsible for analyzing problems that occur in the delivery of services, collecting related data and information, and implementing solutions and follow up plans to assure that the actions were appropriate.
• Assess the nature, type, and severity of hearing/communication/vestibular disorders that identify and evaluate individuals with hearing disorders in the reception and perception of speech, language, and other acoustic signals. Administer full range of tests including auditory evoked potentials, video nystagmography, tinnitus, and balance assessment; evaluate the type and degree of hearing loss; administer compensation and pension evaluations and provide an expert opinion regarding etiology of auditory dysfunctions as needed.
• Provide relevant and timely information and assist with decision-making and process improvement.
• Complete training to obtain knowledge and maintain competency in the following systems: MHS Genesis, Dragon dictation software, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ensure compliance with standard of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment MTF and IAW JC guidelines. Provide care within ethical and legal…