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Job Title: Licensed Audiologist ? VA Compensation & Pension Evaluations

Summary

Are you an experienced and licensed Audiologist seeking a flexible opportunity or additional income alongside your current role?

Join Empower Mental Health, a fast-growing private-pay organization dedicated to supporting provider growth and delivering high-quality services to our Veteran population.

In this role, you will conduct VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) audiology evaluations. These are structured, objective assessments that assist the VA in determining disability benefits. This is a non-treatment role focused strictly on evaluation, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) audiology evaluations for Veterans
• Perform structured hearing and tinnitus-related evaluations based on VA guidelines
• Utilize Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and standardized audiology testing protocols
• Gather relevant history through focused, objective interviews
• Complete audiometric testing and related clinical documentation as required
• Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports in VA-required formats
• Provide factual, unbiased assessments without influencing outcomes
• Complete and submit documentation within required timeframes
• Maintain clear boundaries between evaluation and treatment
• Adhere to all ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Audiologist license
• Must have access to a calibrated audiometer capable of performing VA-required hearing evaluations
• Must have access to a diagnostic tympanometer (immittance device) capable of performing tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing
• One of the following educational credentials:
  • Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Audiology
  • Master of Audiology (M.A.)
  • PhD in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology
  • Master's in Communication Disorders (MCD)
  • Doctor of Education in Audiology (Ed.D.)
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills
• Ability to follow structured evaluation protocols
• Comfortable performing objective, fact-based evaluations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting VA, C&P, disability, or forensic-style evaluations
• Experience with audiometric testing and tinnitus evaluations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Access to equipment such as:
  • SHOEBOX Audiometer
  • Interacoustics Titan (with diagnostic modules)
  • Interacoustics AT235 / AT235h
  • GSI TympStar Pro
  • Comparable diagnostic audiology equipment

Compensation & Structure

• 1099 Independent Contractor position
• $150?$185 per evaluation
• Flexible scheduling
• In-person opportunities available

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to supplement income with structured, predictable work
• Access to operational support and streamlined processes
• Meaningful work supporting Veterans
• No insurance billing or ongoing patient caseload

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Comfortable with structured, fact-based evaluations
• Able to maintain objectivity and neutrality
• Strong time management and documentation skills
• Professional and compassionate when working with Veteran populations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time