Audiologist

Loyal Source; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Clinics in the United States is seeking an Audiologist to conduct Medical Disability Examinations for veterans applying for VA disability benefits. The position involves comprehensive hearing assessments, diagnostic testing, and medical opinions to support disability ratings, with no treatment provided.

Responsibilities include performing age-appropriate audiology examinations, entering data into DBQ formats within 24 hours, writing reports, and ensuring credentialing compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in audiology.
• BLS certification from a recognized provider.
• Full, active, unencumbered Audiology license in the US.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic hearing evaluations for adult veterans.
• Input audiometric data into DBQ format within 24 hours.
• Provide medical opinions with rationale when warranted.
• Maintain flexible schedule to accommodate referrals and meet goals.
• Meet VA credentialing requirements.

Skills

1 year experience

BLS certification

Active Audiology license (US)

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 within Loyal Source Clinics throughout the United States.

Pay

Base + Incentive = $111,238 – $129,238 annually.

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 otoscopy
• 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)

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Compliance

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.