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Loyal Source Government Services

Audiologist

Loyal Source Government Services, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595

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Loyal Source Government Services . 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 : Base + Monthly incentive = $113,484- $131,484 a year.

Responsibilities

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

Maintains accurate patient records noting background information, responses and progress

Provides written reports and progress notes

Identifies differential diagnosis

Completes diagnostic hearing evaluations on adult age populations for Veteran’s disability exams

Inputs Audiometric data into DBQ format within 24 hours of exam for disability rating purposes

Provides full medical record review with medical opinion noted in rationale when warranted

Maintains a flexible working schedule to accommodate referral volumes and help meet goals

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

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from 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 (rare)

No OAE’s (otoacoustic 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.

For more information go to our website www.loyalsource.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for other positions currently open.

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.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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