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 America’s veterans are available within Loyal Source Clinics throughout the United States. Pay Rate $107,889.60 - $125,889.60 / 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 Identifies, tests, diagnoses, and manages disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus Determines range, nature and degree of hearing function related to patient’s 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 Veteran’s 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 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 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr