Audiologist

Empower Mental Health; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supplement income as contractor

No insurance billing

Job summary

Empower Mental Health seeks a licensed audiologist to perform VA C&P evaluations on a flexible, contractor basis. This non-treatment role focuses on testing, evaluation, and documentation for Veterans, with in-person opportunities available.

Ideal candidates have an Au.D or equivalent and hold an active license, plus strong report-writing and protocol-following skills. The position offers independent scheduling and no patient caseload.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Audiologist license.
• Degree in Audiology or related field as listed.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to follow VA C&P evaluation protocols.
• Experience with structured evaluations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct VA C&P audiology evaluations for Veterans.
• Perform structured hearing and tinnitus evaluations per VA guidelines.
• Use DBQs and standardized audiology testing procedures.
• Gather history via focused objective interviews.
• Complete testing and clinical documentation.
• Prepare concise reports in VA formats.
• Maintain boundaries between evaluation and treatment.
• Submit documentation within required timeframes.
• Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Documentation skills

Objective evaluation

Data collection

Time management

Education

Au.D / equivalent degree

Active Audiologist license

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