Audiologist

Empower Mental Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 207,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supplement income

No insurance billing

Operational support

Meaningful work

Job summary

Empower Mental Health, a private-pay organization serving Veterans, is seeking an experienced licensed Audiologist to perform VA Compensation & Pension audiology evaluations. This non-treatment role focuses on evaluation, testing, and documentation, offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity to supplement income alongside your current position.

The role is a 1099 independent contractor with in-person opportunities available and no patient caseload.

Qualifications

• Active Audiologist license required.
• Demonstrated documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols.
• Comfortable with objective, fact-based evaluations.
• Preference for VA/C&P or forensic-style evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VA C&P audiology evaluations for Veterans.
• Perform structured hearing and tinnitus assessments per VA guidelines.
• Utilize DBQs and standardized testing protocols.
• Collect focused history through objective interviews.
• Complete audiometric testing and documentation as required.
• Prepare reports in VA-required formats with clarity.
• Maintain objectivity and avoid treatment influence.
• Submit documentation within required timelines.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Active documentation skills

Report writing

Structured evaluation protocols

Time management

Objectivity in assessments

Education

Au.D

M.S. in Audiology

M.A. in Audiology

PhD in Audiology or S-LP

MCD

Ed.D in Audiology

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Audiologist ' VA Compensation & Pension Evaluations

Summary

Are you an experienced and licensed Audiologist seeking a flexible opportunity or additional income alongside your current role? Join Empower Mental Health, a fast-growing private-pay organization dedicated to supporting provider growth and delivering high-quality services to our Veteran population. In this role, you will conduct VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) audiology evaluations. These are structured, objective assessments that assist the VA in determining disability benefits. This is a non-treatment role focused strictly on evaluation, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) audiology evaluations for Veterans
• Perform structured hearing and tinnitus-related evaluations based on VA guidelines
• Utilize Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and standardized audiology testing protocols
• Gather relevant history through focused, objective interviews
• Complete audiometric testing and related clinical documentation as required
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports in VA-required formats
• Provide factual, unbiased assessments without influencing outcomes
• Complete and submit documentation within required timeframes
• Maintain clear boundaries between evaluation and treatment
• Adhere to all ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Audiologist license
• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Audiology (M.A.), PhD in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology, Master's in Communication Disorders (MCD), or Doctor of Education in Audiology (Ed.D)
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols
• Comfortable performing objective, fact-based evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting VA, C&P, disability, or forensic-style evaluations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with audiometric testing and tinnitus evaluations

Compensation & Structure

• 1099 Independent Contractor position
• $150 ' $185 per evaluation
• Flexible scheduling
• In-person opportunities available

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to supplement income with structured, predictable work
• Access to operational support and streamlined processes
• Meaningful work supporting Veterans
• No insurance billing or ongoing patient caseload

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Comfortable with structured, fact-based evaluations
• Able to maintain objectivity and neutrality
• Strong time management and documentation skills
• Professional and compassionate when working with Veteran populations