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Loyal Source Government Services lists this Audiologist - Travel opportunity in location, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
Overview
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: Audiologist
Pay: Base + Monthly Incentive Plan = $108k-$130k a year
Location: Loyal Source Clinics nationwide
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 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.
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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
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