Veteran Audiologist: Disability Exam Specialist

Loyal Source; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is conducting Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans filing disability claims for hearing conditions as part of the VBA Compensation and Pension Program. This role focuses on comprehensive auditory evaluations without treatment, performed across Loyal Source Clinics nationwide.

For Newark, NJ, the Audiologist will perform diagnostic hearing evaluations, record audiometric data, and provide medical opinions with rationale.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology from an accredited program.
• Active US Audiology license required.
• BLS certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in audiology.
• CCC-A certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs age-appropriate audiology assessments and examinations for veterans; each assessment min. 30 minutes.
• Identifies, tests, diagnoses, and manages hearing, balance, and tinnitus disorders.
• Determines hearing function using clinical equipment (audiometer, tympanometer, etc.).
• Maintains accurate patient records with background information and progress notes.
• Provides written reports and progress notes; supports differential diagnosis.

Skills

Audiology assessments

Hearing disorders

Balance disorders

Tinnitus management

Education

Master’s degree in Audiology

BLS certification

Audiology license in the US

CCC-A certification

Tools

Audiometry equipment

Otoscopy devices

Job description

Loyal Source is conducting Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans filing disability claims for hearing conditions as part of the VBA Compensation and Pension Program. This role focuses on comprehensive auditory evaluations without treatment, performed across Loyal Source Clinics nationwide.

For Newark, NJ, the Audiologist will perform diagnostic hearing evaluations, record audiometric data, and provide medical opinions with rationale.