Audiologist

Loyal Source; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 104,353 - 122,353; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is recruiting an Audiologist to conduct Medical Disability Examinations for veterans filing disability claims related to hearing conditions. You will perform comprehensive audiology assessments, tests, and provide medical opinions for VBA disability ratings.

Join Loyal Source Clinics across the United States and help veterans through high-quality diagnostic services and documentation, while maintaining accurate patient records and written reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology from ACAE/CAA/ASHA.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Full, active Audiology license in the US.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic hearing evaluations on adults.
• Input audiometric data into DBQ within 24 hours of exam.
• Provide full medical record reviews with rationale when warranted.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate referrals and meet goals.
• Meet credentialing requirements set by the VA.

Education

Master’s degree in Audiology

Tools

EMR systems

Disability Benefits Questionnaires

CCC-A

Job description

Audiologist

Summary

Will conduct Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans who file disability claims for hearing conditions (e.g., hearing loss, tinnitus, balance disorders) through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) as part of the Compensation and Pension Program. Comprehensive auditory exams will require a thorough hearing assessment, diagnostic testing, and medical opinions but no treatment. Opportunities to assist America’s veterans are available within Loyal Source Clinics throughout the United States.

Position Highlights

• Performs age-appropriate audiology assessments and examinations for Military Veterans and qualified family members. Each assessment/examination is a minimum of 30 minutes
• Identifies, tests, diagnoses, and manages disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus
• Determines range, nature and degree of hearing function related to patient’s aural communication needs using electro-acoustic instrumentation, such as pure tone and speech audiometers and acoustic middle ear equipment
• Maintains accurate patient records noting appropriate background information, responses and progress.
• Provides written reports and progress notes
• Identifies differential diagnosis

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic hearing evaluations on adult age populations, for purposes of Veteran’s disability exams.
• Input Audiometric data into DBQ format, within 24 hours of exam, for disability rating purposes
• Provide a full medical record review with medical opinion noted in rationale when warranted
• Maintain a flexible working schedule in order to accommodate fluctuations in referral volumes, helping the company meet goals and objectives
• Meets credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology accredited by ACAE, CAA, or ASHA
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• BLS certification from AHA, ARC, ASHI or willingness to obtain
• Full, active, unencumbered Audiology license in the US

Additional Qualifications

• Fluency in EMR systems & technology
• Experience with Disability Benefits Questionaries with Veterans
• Holds certificate of clinical competence-Audiology by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Audiology Exam Details

• Basic autoscopy
• Tympanometry
• Acoustic reflexes
• Speech audiometry - via recording
• Pure tone audiometry
• Air + bone conduction
• Stenger testing
• Wax removal - rarely
• No OAE's (oto-acoustic space emissions)

Pay

$104,353.60 – $122,353.60

Audiologist – Equal Opportunity Employer

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors.