Audiologist

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. Comprehensive auditory exams will require a thorough hearing assessment, diagnostic testing, and medical opinions but no treatment. Opportunities to assist Americas veterans are available within Loyal Source Clinics throughout the United States.

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

Identifies, tests, diagnoses, and manages disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus

Determines range, nature and degree of hearing function related to patients aural communication needs using electro-acoustic instrumentation, such as pure tone and speech audiometers and acoustic middle ear equipment

Maintains accurate patient records noting appropriate background information, responses and progress.

Provides written reports and progress notes

Identifies differential diagnosis

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete diagnostic hearing evaluations on adult age populations, for purposes of Veterans disability exams.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Masters 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

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 autoscopy

*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)

Pay: $49.30/hr

ABOUT LOYAL SOURCE

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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