Title:  Audiologist

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), salary or 1099.

Education Level: Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.)

Job Category: Health Care

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We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:

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Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.  Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Audiologist to join our healthcare team at the Baton Rouge Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, 7968 Essen Park Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809. The successful candidate The Audiologist will provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic audiology services to veterans at the VA Medical Center. The Audiologist’s primary role is to 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. The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all currently recognized national standards.

Principle Accountabilities:

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. Diagnostic Evaluations: Hearing evaluations are performed using audiometers, impedance bridges, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing to diagnose hearing and balance disorders.

• Hearing Aid Services: Administer hearing aid consultations, fittings, and programming using evidence-based practices. Educate on proper device usage and maintenance.

• Rehabilitation Services: Develop and implement individualized auditory rehabilitation plans, including providing veterans with aural rehabilitation training, assistive listening devices, and communication strategies.

• Patient Education: Counsel veterans and their families on hearing health, protective measures, and available hearing loss treatment and management resources.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with ENT specialists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care coordination.

• Documentation: 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.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have exceptional customer service skills. Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education:

Degree as a Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.) Current Audiologist licensure in the state of Louisiana. A Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.) degree from an accredited institution. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (AS  HA) or equivalent. National Provider Identifier (NPI): NPI is a standard, unique 10-digit numeric identifier required by HIPAA. The Veterans Health Administration must use NPIs in all HIPAA-standard electronic transactions for individual (health care practitioners) and organizational entities (medical facilities). The Contractor shall have or obtain appropriate NPI and, if pertinent the Taxonomy Code confirmation notice issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) be provided to the Contracting Officer with the proposal. All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification must be kept up to date.

Qualifications:

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and executive skill sets Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and changing environment. Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications. Adept at learning and navigating Electronic Health Record systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols and procedures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this key position supporting 24/7/365 operations which will require rotating work schedules to be conducted in the day, at night, on weekends, and during holidays.

Work Environment:

Location: Baton Rouge, LA Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff. Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration and asylum personnel and underserved communities.

Travel:

As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees. Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2). Paid time off and holidays (W2). 1099 employees are ineligible for benefits. Professional development and promotion opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand for more than 8 hours per day, must be willing to work overtime if necessary. Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet. Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders. Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS). Positions require applicants to be US Citizens, 21 years or older. 

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact us: HR@Vighter.com

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