Audiologist Doctoral Level

PRO MED Healthcare Services; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro Med, LLC seeks an Audiologist to conduct one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams for Veterans in an in-person setting. You will review medical history, document findings electronically, and forward completed exams to VA for disability determinations. You will not treat or prescribe hearing aids.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to VA questionnaires, and timely submission within 24–48 hours after each exam. Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D.).
• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Audiology from ACAE/CAA/ASHA-accredited program.
• Manual dexterity to calibrate audiology equipment.
• Proficiency with EMR platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform focused audiological evaluations on bodily systems.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and informed-care decision making.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administers and interprets audiological tests, including pure-tone and speech testing, immittance and bone conduction.
• Prepares reports and sanitizes the audiology suite, materials, and supplies.
• Reviews orders and medical history to ensure accurate documentation and opinions.
• Occasional removal of cerumen.
• Completes DBQ and Medical Opinions through EMR and submits to VA.
• Explains the exam process to the veteran and confirms claimed conditions.
• Documents and submits exam results within 24–48 hours post-exam.
• Follows protocol for behavioral health or medical emergencies.
• Complies with veteran-serving commitments, including service animals.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Focused evaluations

Professionalism

Education

Au.D.

Master’s or Doctorate in Audiology (ACA/CAA/ASHA)

Tools

EMR platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audiologist Schedule: 2 Days per week Job Type: In-Person

About the Role

This position will review pertinent medical history documentation and provide one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams for Veterans. The Practitioner will capture responses during the exam through a web-based examination form; all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations. You will electronically document the exam findings required by the VA through the web portal based on questions presented in the disability benefits of questionnaires and medical opinions requested by the Veterans Affairs Regional Office. The examiner does not make disability determinations. The United States Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations. This role performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will not treat, and you will not prescribe medication or hearing aids in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers and interprets audiological tests, including but not limited to puretone threshold testing, speech recognition testing, Strenger testing, acoustic immittance testing, and bone conduction testing
• Prepares related reports, maintains, and sanitizes the audiological suite, materials, and supplies.
• Read Order request(s) including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion; thorough review of medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners.
• Occasional removal of soft cerumen.
• Completes appropriate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provides necessary documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s).
• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions with the veteran.
• Complete chart and submit exam within 24-48 hours after the exam is completed.
• Follows appropriate and applicable protocol if behavioral health or medical emergencies occur.
• Commitment to serving Veterans, including those with service animals, ensuring they are not refused service

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D)
• A Master’s degree or doctorate degree from a university accredited by ACAE, CAA, or ASHA Certification
• Manual dexterity to calibrate equipment
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and using EMR and platforms
• Ability to perform focused evaluations on all bodily systems
• Skilled in professional communication, critical thinking, and informed-care decision making
• Works independently and can manage time in order to provide a quality service while meeting set deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in clinical settings
• Prior VA or C&P experience