The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology service. Incumbent routinely floats between the Daytona and Deltona clinical sites and will cover at other sites of care, including but not limited to: Daytona, Deltona, Lake Baldwin, Lake Nona, Tavares, and Viera clinics, as needed. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. ? 7407(a). Experience and Education. (1) Experience. Six months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. OR (2) Education. Successful completion of two academic years above high school leading to an associate degree or a bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the position. OR (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. An example of a combination of experience/education is three months of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled and one year above high school with a minimum of 6 semester hours related to the health care industry. Certification. Not required at the GS-5 grade level; May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grandfathering Provision. All individuals employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/trademark/registration/certification. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: They may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. If an HTA, HTSLP or HTASLP who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee will lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation. HTAs, HTSLPs or HTASLPs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. Grade Determinations GS-5 (Developmental) (1) Experience. One year of experience comparable to the next lower level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the duties of the position to be filled. OR (2) Education. Successful completion of four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in courses related to the position or a bachelor's degree in a major field of study appropriate to the functions of the occupation. (3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities. In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of anatomy of the head and neck. (b) Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing. (c) Knowledge of basic hearing assistive technologies. (d) Knowledge of basic infection control procedures and guidelines. (e) Ability to maintain stock and supply level inventories.(f) Skill in using basic computer software such as email, spreadsheet and word processing GS-6 (FPL) (1) Experience. Completion of one year of progressive experience and/or experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. (2) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of normal and abnormal ear anatomy. (b) Knowledge of hearing physiology and function to educate patients and families. (c) Knowledge of hearing aids, hearing assistive technology, hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software. (d) Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aid, hearing assistive technology and patient care, consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist. (e) Ability to prepare patients for testing procedures. (f) Ability to document and code patient procedures. References: VA Handbook 5005/143 May 13, 2021 PART II APPENDIX G70 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-06. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. ["This is a float position as part of the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service of the Orlando VA HCS. The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology Service including future sites of care not specifically listed. Incumbent routinely floats between the Daytona and Deltona clinical sites and will cover all sites of care, including but not limited to: Daytona, Deltona, Lake Baldwin, Lake Nona, Tavares, and Viera clinics, as needed. Conduct hearing pass/fail screenings without interpretation. Take earmold impressions. Provide basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all interactions in the medical records and that all encounters are correctly documented using electronic medical record and computerized tracking and ordering functions via ROES. Manage Audiology specific outcome measures in accordance with clinic policy and procedures. Expected to make and manage independent contacts with the patient, family, significant other, medical center staff, colleague and vendor in order to expedite patient care. Manage office supplies. Respond to routine inquiries from patients, including determining nature of hearing aid inquiry and responding to administrative questions. Reprocess reusable medical equipment based on facility policy according to Medical Center infection control procedures and reusable medical equipment policies. Responsible for functional checks for audiometric test equipment daily. Support the Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of the Medical Center and actively participate in Performance Improvement activities. Work Schedule: Full Time (8:00am-4:30pm) Telework: Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Telework is AD HOC and not routine. Travel: Routine travel required- This is a FLOAT position. The employee will have a primary duty station, but will routinely float between the Daytona and Deltona clinical sites, and will cover at other sites of care as needed. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A Recruitment Incentive is Authorized for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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