Audiologist

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.

Opportunities

Opportunities to assist America’s veterans are available within Loyal Source Clinics throughout the United States.

Pay

Pay Range: $110,968.00 - $128,968.00 / year

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.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes diagnostic hearing evaluations on adult age populations, for purposes of Veteran’s disability exams.
• Inputs Audiometric data into DBQ format, within 24 hours of exam, for disability rating purposes.
• Provides a full medical record review with medical opinion noted in rationale when warranted.
• Maintains a flexible working schedule in order to accommodate fluctuations in referral volumes, helping the company meet goals and objectives.
• Mets credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Audiology accredited by ACAE, CAA, or ASHAMinimum 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. Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process.