Audiologist Fort Novosel, AL
The Army Aviation Warfighting Center, Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), Alabama, is located in the southeast corner of Alabama. The post is located in Dale County. Fort Novosel is approximately 80 miles south of Montgomery and 20 miles northwest of Dothan. Florida's Gulf Coast lies 80 miles to the south. The communities of Enterprise, Daleville, and Ozark are west, south and east of the post, respectively and serve as the three main gates. The post covers about 64,500 acres of countryside in an area known as the "Wiregrass," named for a wild grass peculiar to the region. The area is known for its lower cost of living, making it a prime target for real estate investments.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.
POSITION DUTIES: | |
Serves as qualified professional audiologist whose primary duty is to provide clinical care in support of the Army Healthy Clinic (AHC) Audiology Clinic. Provides full range of audiology diagnostic and rehabilitative services for pediatric and geriatric patients as such as (1) full professional knowledge of contemporary clinical audiology for the incumbent to independently select, administer, and interpret a full range of consultative and diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages; (2) ability to diagnose degree of communication disorder created by hearing loss and other potentially complicating factors; (3) advanced knowledge of electrophysiological measures of hearing and balance in order to evaluate a variety of communications impairments; (4) advanced knowledge of contemporary aural rehabilitative measures and techniques; (5) ability to select, order, fit and evaluate hearing aid appropriateness of the fitting based upon objective and measurable criteria; (6) advanced knowledge of theoretical aspects of psychoacoustics in order to implement comprehensive audiologic test batteries; (7) advanced knowledge and skill to select and interpret, diagnostic tests in order to plan and develop a treatment plan for patients with severe (total loss) hearing impairment that is complicated by physical or emotional handicaps; (8) advanced knowledge of the effects of noise exposure on hearing ability and contemporary issues of prevention of hearing loss in order to manage the hearing conservation program; (9) advanced knowledge of psychological problems associated with hearing deficit and the counseling techniques in order to habilitate such problems; (10) advanced knowledge of national preferred clinic practice guidelines and algorithms; (11) advanced knowledge of diagnostic treatment protocols, non-technologic communication strategies, personal amplification, cochlear implants, and other assistive listening devices and the ability to evaluate, verify, and validate outcome measures for selected treatment plan; (12) advanced knowledge and ability to work in both an audiologic and interdisciplinary team environment (pediatrics/adult group aural rehabilitation, cleft palate, balance problems) and provide training and in-service to hospital personnel and others as needed; and (13) ability to accomplish administrative projects assigned by clinic supervisor. A large variety of guidelines are available for clinical activities. All clinical guidelines may not be applicable at all times, requiring judgment in interpreting and adapting the guidelines for individual situations. The incumbent uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies. |
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
- Incumbent must possess an advanced degree in the field of Audiology.
- Audiology license is required.
- Position is subject to random drug testing (Tier 1).
- Position requires Child Care Background Investigation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work is generally performed in a hospital clinical environment, and involves manipulation of equipment. Manual and finger dexterity required in equipment and computer operation and positioning of patients in conjunction with assessment. Incumbent must be able to lift 30 pounds and assist patients in and out of audiometric sound treated rooms. Wearing of appropriate protective devices may be required when visiting some worksites.
- The work involves moderate risks that require special safety precautions, e.g., using and manipulating equipment, traveling to various work sites, etc. Most work is performed in clinical settings where exposure to some infectious diseases may occur. Incumbent may be exposed to dust, fumes, solvents, chemicals, carcinogens, noise, and etc. when visiting some worksites.
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