Audiologist

Loyal Source Government Services; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 114,316 - 132,316; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services seeks an experienced Audiologist to conduct medical disability examinations for veterans under the VBA Compensation and Pension Program. The role focuses on comprehensive hearing assessments, diagnostic testing, and professional opinions, with no treatment provided.

Work supports America’s veterans nationwide and offers a base salary plus incentive. The position requires a Master’s in Audiology, active US licensure, and at least one year of experience, along with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited program.
• Full, active audiology license in the US.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate audiology assessments for veterans.
• Input audiometric data into DBQ format within 24 hours.
• Provide medical opinions with rationale when warranted.
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet referral volumes and VA credentialing.

Skills

Audiology assessments

Hearing testing

Education

Master’s degree in Audiology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 throughout the United States.

Pay

Base + Monthly Incentive = $114,316.80 to $132,316.80 a year.

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 to accommodate fluctuations in referral volumes, helping the company meet goals and objectives.
• Meet 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 in Audiology by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Audiology Exam Details

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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].