About this opportunity
Loyal Source Government Services lists this Audiologist opportunity in fremont, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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)
Pay
Pay: $134,014.40 - $152,014.40
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.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at
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Worksite address
fremont, CA, 94537, US
Who can apply
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