Licensed Audiologist

Empower Mental Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 255,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

In-person opportunities

Independent contractor

Job summary

Empower Mental Health is seeking a licensed audiologist to conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) evaluations for Veterans on a flexible, contractor basis. This non-treatment role focuses on evaluation, testing, and documentation, with no ongoing patient care or insurance billing.

You will perform VA-guided audiometric testing, review records, and write VA-compatible reports. A calibrated audiometer and diagnostic tympanometer are required, and participation offers in-person opportunities with

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Audiologist license.
• Must have access to calibrated equipment capable of VA-required hearing evaluations.
• Master's Degree or higher in relevant field.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) audiology evaluations for Veterans.
• Perform structured hearing loss and tinnitus-related evaluations based on VA guidelines.
• Review relevant medical records and examination information.
• Obtain relevant history through focused, objective interviews.
• Perform required audiometric testing and related clinical documentation as required.
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports in VA-required formats.
• Provide objective, fact-based findings without influencing the outcome of a Veteran's claim.
• Submit completed examination documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintain clear boundaries between evaluation and treatment.
• Follow all applicable ethical, legal, professional, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Licensed Audiologist

Calibrated audiometer

Diagnostic tympanometer

Documentation

Structured evaluation protocols

Maryland CNC testing

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

SHOEBOX Audiometer

Interacoustics Titan

Interacoustics AT235/AT235h

GSI TympStar Pro

Kuduwave

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Audiologist ' Veteran Compensation & Pension Evaluations

Join us at Empower Mental Health, a fast-growing private pay company dedicated to nurturing the growth of our employees and providing the highest quality of care to our clients. Our ethos revolves around fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, free from the constraints of insurance reimbursements.

Job Summary: Are you an experienced, licensed Audiologist looking for a flexible opportunity or additional income alongside your current practice?

As a C&P Audiologist, you will conduct structured audiology evaluations for Veterans according to VA requirements. You will review relevant records, obtain a focused history, perform appropriate audiometric testing, and complete the required documentation. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to supplement your income while providing meaningful services to the Veteran population.

This is a non-treatment role focused exclusively on evaluation, testing, and documentation. There is no ongoing patient care, treatment planning, or insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) audiology evaluations for Veterans
• Perform structured hearing loss and tinnitus-related evaluations based on VA guidelines
• Review relevant medical records and examination information
• Obtain relevant history through focused, objective interviews
• Perform required audiometric testing and related clinical documentation as required
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports in VA-required formats
• Provide objective, fact-based findings without influencing the outcome of a Veteran's claim
• Submit completed examination documentation within required timeframesil
• Maintain clear boundaries between evaluation and treatment
• Follow all applicable ethical, legal, professional, and confidentiality requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Audiologist license
• Must have access to a calibrated audiometer capable of performing VA-required hearing evaluations
• Must have access to a diagnostic tympanometer (immittance device) capable of performing tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing
• Master's Degree or higher in relevant field
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols
• Comfortable performing objective, fact-based evaluations
• Comfortability performing Maryland CNC speech recognition testing
• Access to equipment such as: SHOEBOX Audiometer, Interacoustics Titan (with diagnostic modules), Interacoustics AT235 / AT235h, GSI TympStar Pro, Kuduwave, or Comparable diagnostic audiology equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting VA, C&P, disability, or forensic-style evaluations
• Experience with audiometric testing and tinnitus evaluations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with Veterans is a plus

Compensation & Structure

• 1099 Independent Contractor position
• $150 ' $185 per evaluation
• Flexible scheduling
• In-person opportunities available

What We Offer

• 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