Audiologist

Veterans Evaluation Services; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

User-friendly software

Dedicated provider support system

Automatic payments

Upfront training

Expert report guidance

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in Albuquerque is seeking qualified Audiologists to join their network as independent contractors. The role involves performing disability examinations for Veterans, requiring applicants to have a relevant doctorate or master's degree and an active license in their state. Both experienced and new professionals are encouraged to apply, as VES supports thorough training and provides resources to facilitate the evaluation process. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact while earning additional income.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in audiology required.
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disability examinations for Veterans.
• Gather clinical evidence through record review and face-to-face examinations.
• Develop a medical opinion linking conditions to military service.
• Develop medical opinions on the likelihood of service connection.

Skills

Assessment of audio conditions

Clinical evidence synthesis

Evaluation and diagnosis

Education

Doctorate Degree in Audiology (Au.D)

Masters of Audiology (M.A.)

Masters of Science Degree in Audiology (M.S.)

PhD in Audiology

Masters in Communication Disorders (MCD)

Doctor of Education in Audiology (Ed.D)

Job description

Veterans Evaluation Services is seeking qualified Audiologists (Au.D, M.A., M.S., PhD, MCD, Ed.D) to join our provider network as an independent contractor (with or without own office) to perform disability examinations for Veterans in various locations. Applicants must have an office within 100 miles of the job location.

Opportunity Highlights

• Service – Provide a meaningful service for the men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation.
• Ease of Use – User-friendly software, a dedicated provider support system, upfront training, expert report guidance, and automatic payments make it easier than ever to join.
• Diversify Your Income – Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, pay down student debt or a mortgage, or add variety into your practice schedule, this is an opportunity to earn significant additional income.
• Low Risk – There is no treatment or prescription of medications.

Your Role as a Provider

As a clinician, you are an expert in the assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of health conditions for your patients. As an independent contractor with VES, you apply your expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of audio conditions to support a Veteran’s disability claim. You gather and synthesize clinical evidence through medical and military record review, interviews with Veterans, and face-to-face examinations. You develop a medical opinion of the likelihood that the Veteran’s condition is related to their military service. The timely and expert examination ensures that a Veteran’s claim is heard and dutifully processed by VBA.

Typical workflow for a provider:

• Exam Request Received
• Testing and Exam Schedule
• Provider Reviews Records
• Veteran Exam Completion
• Report Reviewed and Submitted

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Audiology (Au.D), Masters of Audiology (M.A.), Masters of Science Degree in Audiology (M.S.), PhD in Audiology, Masters in Communication Disorders (MCD), Doctor of Education in Audiology (Ed.D)
• Active and unrestricted license in the state where exams are performed.

Contact Information

Web: www.ves.com

About Veterans Evaluations Services – A Maximus Company

VES partners with the Department of Veterans Affairs to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans. VES conducts disability exams for conditions that are a direct result of or aggravated by military service, enabling Veterans to receive hard‑earned benefits. VES supports 6,000 active providers serving more than 750,000 Veterans worldwide each year.

Our Story

Founded by a Navy Veteran, VES received its first contract from the VA in 2008 to perform compensation and pension exams. Our dedication led to the largest VA contract in 2018. At VES, we are proud to honor our promise with 1 in every 7 employees as a Veteran. VES was acquired by Maximus in 2021. Maximus, founded in 1975, employs more than 35,000 staff and brings the resources and experience of a multinational corporation in administering government services and programs.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care