Audiologist - Vestibular Specialist

The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the VASNHCS including all clinical and inpatient and outpatient care areas requiring Audiology services. The functions of the Audiologist (Vestibular Specialist) are comprised of administrative, educational, and clinical duties. She/he assesses and manages patients presenting with dizziness and imbalance as a result of vestibular disorders, both peripheral and central, as well as non-vestibular causes of dizziness.The position of Audiologist (Vestibular Specialist) is located in the Audiology Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&R) in the VASNHCS. The work location will primarily be the Medical Center of VASNHCS but may require travel to Primary Care Clinics and Community Based Outreach Clinics which are part of VASNHCS. As of FY26Q1, the facility has newly installed equipment including rotary chair, CDP, VNG and AEP.Duties to include but not limited to the following:The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to(1) serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Vestibular evaluation/diagnosis, testing standards and creation of clinical protocols/standards;(2) directing the Audiology Section Vestibular Program by leading clinical education and staff training activities for patients, family members, audiology staff, physical therapy staff, and other clinical staff who are in any way involved in caring for vestibular patients;(3) maintaining a collaborative clinical program with the ENT department, Neurology department, physical therapy department, and other related services within VA SNHCS as well as DoD or community care providers that treat Vestibular patients;(4) collecting and analyzing data to improve program operations, functional outcomes and further develop clinical standards and(5) other significant responsibilities.Work Schedule: Wednesday thru Saturday 7:00 am - 5:30 pmVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 09577FRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized