Audiologist

Summary

Will conduct Medical Disability Examinations (MDE) for veterans who file disability claims for hearing conditions, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders, through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) as part of the Compensation and Pension Program. Comprehensive auditory exams 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.

$ - $ / year

• Perform age‑appropriate audiology assessments and examinations for Military Veterans and qualified family members. Each assessment/examination is a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus.
• Determine range, nature, and degree of hearing function related to the patient’s aural communication needs using electro‑acoustic instrumentation, such as pure tone and speech audiometers and acoustic middle ear equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records noting appropriate background information, responses, and progress.
• Provide written reports and progress notes.
• Identify differential diagnosis.

• 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.
• Meet credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.

• 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.

• 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.

• Basic otoscopy.
• 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).

Loyal Source is an Orlando‑based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. We provide exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source is a military‑friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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 factor.