AUDIOLOGIST

LTSi - Laredo Technical Services, Inc.•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•$62 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides staffing services to federal government agencies worldwide, connecting professionals with opportunities. As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), LTSi offers a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services. This position is for an Audiologist at the Baton Rouge Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, with immediate hire upon completion of background and security investigations.

Requirements

Minimum one year in Audiology and Board Certified.
Must speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Must have unencumbered licensure in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Must be a US Citizen or have evidence of Permanent Residency.

Nice To Haves

Current Audiologist licensure in the state of Louisiana.
Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.) degree from an accredited institution.
Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services to veterans at the VA Medical Center.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing, balance, and related auditory disorders in veterans, ensuring the highest standard of care; services include both in-clinic care and telehealth consultations as needed.
Conduct comprehensive audiometric evaluations and diagnostic testing for hearing and balance disorders.
Perform hearing aid evaluations, fittings, programming, and maintenance.
Counsel veterans on hearing loss prevention, auditory rehabilitation, and communication strategies.
Coordinate and conduct tele-audiology services as necessary.
Maintain compliance with VA policies and federal healthcare delivery and patient safety regulations.
Use audiometers, impedance bridges, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing to diagnose hearing and balance disorders.
Administer hearing aid consultations, fittings, and programming using evidence-based practices.
Educate on proper device usage and maintenance.
Develop and implement individualized auditory rehabilitation plans, including providing veterans with aural rehabilitation training, assistive listening devices, and communication strategies.
Counsel veterans and their families on hearing health, protective measures, and available hearing loss treatment and management resources.
Work closely with ENT specialists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care coordination.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with VA policies and federal regulations, ensuring timely entry into electronic health records (EHR).
Timely completion of all diagnostic evaluations within prescribed timeframes.
Implement treatment plans that meet the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines.
Regular follow-ups for hearing aid services to ensure devices are functioning optimally and meet patient needs.
Delivery of tele-audiology services in accordance with established VA protocols.