Audiologist (Clinical Specialist)

Summary This position is located in the Audiology & Speech Pathology Section of the Columbia VA Health Care System, at the main medical facility WJB Dorn Hospital in Columbia, SC or at any of its' Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Incumbent is a staff audiologist with special clinical program responsibilities which includes overseeing the clinical education of audiology trainees. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to: Incumbent is a staff audiologist who has special clinical program responsibilities with clinical education activities. Incumbent is responsible for creating, training, monitoring and tracking the audiology trainee program within the unified ASP Clinic. The clinical specialist provides leadership and directs oversight in the design, development, implementation, planning and management of the ASP-traineeship program. Serves as a coach or facilitator for an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for training all support staff and trainees as it relates to the specialty program. Provides orientation/training of medical staff and trainees. Assists in orientation and training of new staff and trainees. Primary preceptor in the training and supervision of students, trainees, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals. Keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other literature, and in-service programs. Ensures all TMS training is completed by trainees to current standards in compliance with VHA and HIPAA guidelines. Has overall responsibility for developing and directing education and training programs within the unified audiology and speech pathology clinic at all campuses within the Columbia VA Health Care System. Uses knowledge in a focused area of contemporary audiology education practices. Assists as a coach or facilitator for an interdisciplinary team and for training of staff and trainees as it relates to preceptor coordination processes within the CVAHCS ASP Clinic. Articulates and communicates goals, objectives, and focused initiatives for a specialized clinical program, as well as guiding other service staff members on work methods, practices, and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the work of a specialized clinical program and makes adjustments in procedures or practices to accomplish program goals. Created and maintains the handouts, training guides, questionnaires and presentations for the audiology and speech pathology clinical education program. Tracks the performance of each program through analysis of data supplied by the clinicians. Recommends appointment, advancement, or disciplinary actions of trainees under the clinical education program. Develops, organizes, directs, manages, supervises, controls, and implements policies and procedures in focused clinical programs. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday; 730am- 6:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement: 55083F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-07