VA West Haven, CT

Audiologist

Qualifications. 

Licensed in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.

-Must be ASHA certified.

-Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience.

Description. 

Conducts a full range of audiological evaluations to determine the type and degree of hearing loss, determines patients' need for amplification, predicts and measures the effectiveness of amplification, and determines need for and type of rehabilitation and counseling of veterans with hearing loss and their families.

In carrying out the clinical duties and responsibilities of this position, audiologist uses a wide range of knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of audiology to a wide range of populations. 

• Develops coherent treatment strategies;
• Knowledge of clinical services and the ability to perform them independently;
• Conducts assessments, provides treatment interventions;
• Provides consultation to other health care professionals;
• Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice;
• Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology practice.

Administrative duties to include:  documentation of patient encounters in CPRS, encounter reporting via vista, and documentation of hearing aid activities in ROES

Hours of Operation.

Audiologist will be required to be on site at the West Haven, CT campus providing services from 7:30AM to 4:00PM, Tuesdays through Saturdays, excluding federal holidays.  This includes a one-half hour lunch break, which is at no cost to VA.