Audiologist - 1099 Contract

Audiologist: Contract/1099 Opportunity

We are seeking to contract an Audiologist in Hartford, CT to help ensure our service members get the best care possible. You will play a vital role in the continued care of these men and women, all while growing your current practice.

Your Role at Jamshid Tamiry, M.D., P.C., dba QTC Medical Group of Alaska:

As a contracted Audiologist, you will provide one-time Compensation and Pension (CandP) and pre-discharge exams for veterans and service members, primarily focusing on evaluating hearing-related conditions. Your role will involve performing and interpreting audiological tests, documenting findings, and completing Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs). These exams are critical in determining the severity of hearing problems and their potential connection to military service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administering and interpreting a variety of tests to determine the type and degree of hearing impairment, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and discrimination tests, the site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech.
• Evaluate test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational and conduct medical record reviews of past audiograms and documents to determine the likely cause of the hearing loss, and to state the prognosis and address the issues of hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Operate computerized programs and utilizes application software and databases in order to enter, modify, and access information into/from electronic medical records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality with written and verbal information per HIPAA.
• Responsible for conducting otoscopic examinations, cerumen management, and calibration checks of audiometric equipment.
• Lead paraprofessional staff training for Audiology specific skills and certifications as required by all LOB.
• Completion of Veterans Benefits Administration Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs).

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience.
  • Proficient in using computers/tablets, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and basic software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Certification:
  • Unrestricted State medical licensure without limitations to perform full scope of authorized practice
  • Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is preferred but not required. We will reimburse the cost of certification.
• Clearance:
  • Ability to pass a medical clearance
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain government clearances (LARS, Public Trust, NACI, BGI, etc.) as required.

Preferred:

• Professional experience related to Compensation and Pension Examinations or hearing conservation programs is preferred but not required.
• Experience conducting occupational/disability medical examinations

Work Schedule and Compensation:

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Flexible Schedule: Appointments are typically scheduled approximately 5 to 7 days of notification. You set the pace and frequency!
• Compensation: Compensation will be provided for each examination, with payment determined based on the specific requirements and type of examination performed.

Additional Information:

• Provider must complete required online training courses, up to 9 courses at approx. 10.5 hours total.
• You will be given access to the Provider Liaison (PL) department; this department assists with any issues, questions, or needs you may have while contracted with Leidos QTC Health Services.
• Leidos QTC Health Services will run a 7-year criminal history and sex offender background check.
• Once the BGI and credentialing have been completed, the Provider will be required to obtain CPEP Certification (approx.10.2 hours/depending on specialty)

Note: Interested in W2 full-time opportunities? Visit our Careers page for available opportunities at www.qtcm.com/careers

About Leidos QTC Health Services

Leidos QTC Health Services and our affiliated medical professional corporations (“PCs”), including Jamshid Tamiry, M.D., P.C., dba QTC Medical Group of Alaska, collaborate closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. In coordination with the PCs, we specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Education

• Masters or better in Audiology

Licenses and Certifications

• American Acad of Audio
• Audiologist

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