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Job Description The Audiologist will provide comprehensive audiologic services for claimants (Veterans in this case) within our program, including Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams, hearing & balance assessments, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, device fitting/monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The role supports service delivery in compliance with relevant federal, state and facility regulations, as well as accepted community standards of care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities In addition to your initial list, here’s an expanded, more detailed set of responsibilities: 1. Assessment & Diagnosis o Conduct C&P (Compensation & Pension) exams for Veterans, including but not limited to taking detailed health and hearing histories, performing diagnostic assessments (pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, bone conduction, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, otoacoustic emissions where required). o Administer, score and interpret audiometric test results and other diagnostic data to identify and monitor hearing and balance disorders. o Evaluate vestibular/balance issues when indicated, in collaboration with relevant specialists. o Provide medical‐diagnostic impressions and opinions (e.g., on causation, functional impact, service-connection) for claimants, integrating audiologic findings with clinical and service history. o Identify the need for referrals to other disciplines (ENT, neurology, physical therapy, vestibular rehab) when indicated. 2. Treatment Planning & Intervention o Develop individualized treatment plans or recommendations based on assessment outcomes (e.g., hearing conservation, amplification/assistive devices, balance rehabilitation, tinnitus management, auditory rehabilitation) tailored to Veteran population. o Fit, program, and adjust hearing aids, amplification devices, cochlear or bone‐anchored implants, assistive listening systems (when within scope). o Conduct follow‐up evaluations to monitor device performance, hearing status changes, compliance, and patient satisfaction. o Provide counseling and education to Veterans, families and support persons on hearing loss, assistive technologies, communication strategies (lip reading, assistive devices, environmental modifications), and hearing conservation. o Manage tinnitus, hyperacusis or auditory processing issues as part of the audiologic rehabilitation program. 3. Case Management & Coordination o Coordinate care with rehabilitation specialists, claims examiners, hearing conservation programs, medical providers, Veterans Affairs (VA) or other relevant agencies/contract stakeholders. o Participate in multi‐disciplinary team meetings (claims review, return-to-work, hearing loss compensation, veteran transition services). o Provide expert input in case‐reviews regarding functional auditory capacity, service-connection of hearing or vestibular disorders for Veterans, compensation implications, accommodations in workplace or daily living. 4. Documentation & Reporting o Prepare timely, unbiased, complete documentation of all Veteran care, assessments, device fittings, follow‐ups and opinions in compliance with law, regulation, and established policy. 1050 Connecticut Ave NW; Washington DC 20036 (410) 271-2309 o Maintain accurate and confidential records (intake summaries, case summaries, progress notes, device logs, audit trails) in accordance with federal, state, facility, and contract standards. o Generate periodic reporting as required by contract/funding agency: metrics on volume of exams, outcomes, device dispensing, complaints/corrections, veteran satisfaction, service backlog, productivity. o Provide written and/or oral testimony, expert opinions or summaries when required for claims, legal proceedings or regulatory reviews. Minimum Qualifications • Doctorate (Au.D.), or Master’s (M.A., M.S., Ed.D) in Audiology or equivalent degrees (Doctor of Education in Audiology, Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology) as specified. • Active and unrestricted audiologist license in the state in which exams are performed., • Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (e.g., CCC-A) or completion of master’s/doctorate level through an ASHA-accredited program. • Demonstrated experience (preferably 2 + years) in audiology role, ideally including diagnostic testing, device fitting, veteran or compensation/claims population. • Knowledge of audiometric testing procedures, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, vestibular assessment (where applicable), hearing aid fitting and assistive listening device technologies. Company DescriptionVisionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.