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