Audiologist

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: Base + Monthly incentive = $107,785- $125,785 a 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 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) 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. Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr