Veteran Audiology Examiner for Disability Claims

Loyal Source; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 121,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Clinics is seeking a licensed Audiologist to conduct Medical Disability Examinations for veterans as part of the VBA Compensation and Pension Program. Comprehensive hearing assessments and testing will inform medical opinions without direct treatment, with each exam lasting at least 30 minutes across adult and eligible family members.

Responsibilities include completing diagnostic hearing evaluations, inputting data into DBQ within 24 hours, and providing written reports.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform age-appropriate audiology assessments and examinations for Veterans and qualified family members.
• 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.

Skills

EMR systems proficiency

VA disability examination knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Audiology

Tools

Audiology equipment (audiometers)

DBQ data entry experience

Job description

Loyal Source Clinics is seeking a licensed Audiologist to conduct Medical Disability Examinations for veterans as part of the VBA Compensation and Pension Program. Comprehensive hearing assessments and testing will inform medical opinions without direct treatment, with each exam lasting at least 30 minutes across adult and eligible family members.

Responsibilities include completing diagnostic hearing evaluations, inputting data into DBQ within 24 hours, and providing written reports.