AUDIOLOGIST (27973)

AUDIOLOGIST

Baton Rouge Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.  LTSi connects the right opportunities to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services.  Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSi’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency.  We are an employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors.

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE:  Audiologist

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:

                                           Baton Rouge Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic

                                           7968 Essen Park Avenue

                                           Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809

**POSITION TIMING:**Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Comprehensive audiometric evaluations and diagnostic testing for hearing and balance disorders
• Hearing aid evaluations, fittings, programming, and maintenance
• Counseling veterans on hearing loss prevention, auditory rehabilitation, and communication strategies
• Coordinating and conducting tele-audiology services as necessary
• Maintaining 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

EDUCATION:

• 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

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401 Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Company Paid Disability & Life Insurance

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Birthday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Columbus Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities.  We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws.  If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact [email protected].