What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audiologist position at Loyal Source?
Audiologist Role at Loyal Source
We are seeking an experienced Audiologist to conduct comprehensive auditory exams for veterans who file disability claims through the Veterans Benefits Administration. This role involves thorough hearing assessments, diagnostic testing, and medical opinions without treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform age-appropriate audiology assessments and examinations for Military Veterans and qualified family members.
- Identify, test, diagnose, and manage disorders of human hearing, balance, and tinnitus.
- Determine range, nature, and degree of hearing function related to patient's aural communication needs using electro-acoustic instrumentation.
- Maintain accurate patient records noting appropriate background information, responses, and progress.
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 to accommodate fluctuations in referral volumes.
- Meet credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.
Requirements:
- 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.
Audiology Exam Details:
- Basic autoscopy.
- Tympanometry.
- Acoustic reflexes.
- Speech audiometry via recording.
- Pure tone audiometry.
- Air bone conduction.
- Stenger testing.
- Wax removal rarely.
