Job Description
This position will review pertinent medical history documentation and provide one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams for Veterans. The Practitioner will capture responses during the exam through a web-based examination form; all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations. You will electronically document the exam findings required by the VA through the web portal based on questions presented in the disability benefits questionnaires and medical opinions requested by the Veterans Affairs Regional Office. The examiner does not make disability determinations. The United States Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations.
This role performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will not treat, and you will not prescribe medication or hearing aids in this position. This is an in-person position in *Dothan, AL.*
· *Monday - Friday, 800-500*
*· 2-3 days per week*
*· $450/day*
*Responsibilities:*
• Administers and interprets audiological tests, including but not limited to puretone threshold testing, speech recognition testing, Strenger testing, acoustic immittance testing, and bone conduction testing
• Prepares related reports, maintains, and sanitizes the audiological suite, materials, and supplies.
• Read Order request(s) including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion; thorough review of medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners.
• Occasional removal of soft cerumen.
• Completes appropriate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provides necessary documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s).
• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions with the veteran.
• Complete chart and submit exam within 24-48 hours after the exam is completed.
• Follows appropriate and applicable protocol if behavioral health or medical emergencies occur.
• Commitment to serving Veterans, including those with service animals, ensuring they are not refused service.
*Key Attributes:*
• Able to analyze data from the VA medical records and medical literature related to assessments and assessment outcomes
• Works well independently and has strong time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer and technology proficiency
· Master or Doctorate degree from a program accredited by CAA or ACAE
· Current State License; Previous VA or compensation exam experience is a plus, but not required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $450.00 per day
Expected hours: 24 per week
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
* Audiologist License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Dothan, AL 36303: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Part time, Relocation, Shift work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week, Monday to Friday,