Audiologist

Details

Client Name
Nomand Mobile Clinic - Yakima
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Locums
Profession
Physicians
Specialty
Audiologist
Job ID
28515472
Job Title
Audiologist
Weekly Pay
$4991.6

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
11/07/2024
End Date
02/06/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Shift: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm

Possible infrequent weekends/evening coverage depending on clinic needs but max hours per week will be 40.

Description:

3 weeks onboarding / training.
12-20 patients daily (depending on exam duration and complexity) with built in admin time.
Support staff including MA's to provide in clinic support.
As an Audiologist you will apply the principles of hearing science and audiology to formulate an Independent Medical Opinion (IMO) and/or independent medical exam to a unique claimant population of past and present military service members.
The scope of practice of the audiologist is to provide a professional opinion to the severity of the hearing problem, the diagnosis, the causation, and assessing the probability that the hearing problem is related to military service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for administering and interpreting a variety of tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, the site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech.
Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational and conduct medical record reviews of past audiograms and documents to determine the likely cause of the hearing loss, and to state the prognosis and address the issues of hearing loss and tinnitus.
Operates computerized programs and utilizes application software and databases in order to enter, modify, and access information into/from electronic medical records, and utilizing report writing formats.
Maintains patient confidentiality with written and verbal information per HIPAA.
Responsible for conducting otoscopic examinations, cerumen management, and calibration checks of audiometric equipment.
Lead paraprofessional staff training for Audiology specific skills and certifications as required by all LOB.
Completion of Veterans Benefits Administration Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs).
You will also have the ability to travel (up to 50%) to provide audiology examinations for clients in multiple locations throughout the country.

Education and Experience:

A Doctorate Degree in Audiology (Au. D) from an accredited college or university is required.
5+ years of clinic practice experience.
Professional experience directly related or desire to work with Compensation and Pension Examination, and experience with hearing conservation programs/and or noise conservation programs preferred but not required.

Certificate & Licenses:

Currently licensed Audiologist in state employed and license shall be unrestricted.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and/or American Academy of Audiology (AAA) certification prior to hire. Will reimburse for cost.
Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Government Clearances (LARS/Public Trust Clearance, etc.
Receive a medical clearance that may consist of passing an N95 respirator fit test and properly wear organizational standard respiratory protective equipment as required. Pass a Tuberculosis/TB test and receive a Hepatitis A/B vaccine series or pass a Hepatitis A/B Titer test.
Ability to earn and maintain training/certifications as required to support current and future contracts.

Benefits:

Single Point of Contact
24/7 Care Support
NALTO Member
Paid A-rated malpractice coverage
Paid travel, housing & 24x7 Travel Desk
Great Loyalty and Referral program

Client Details

City
Yakima
State
WA
Zip Code
98901

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