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Arkansas Otolaryngology Center (AOC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a 4th year externship in beautiful central Arkansas. AOC is Arkansas’ largest private otolaryngology clinic housing 10 ENT physicians, 2 Otologists, 2 nurse practitioners, 1 Allergist, and 11 Audiologists. Externship opportunities would include diagnostic evaluations in both pediatric and adult patients, numerous hearing aid evaluations, modifications, and fittings, vestibular testing, cochlear implant/BAHA evaluations and rehabilitation, and OAEs. Dispensing is open to most major hearing aid manufacturers. We allow ample time for diagnostic evaluations and consultations in order to maintain high quality and personal service to our patients.
Arkansas Otolaryngology Center has 2 full-time, board-certified Otologists. We have an excellent reputation in our region and a good base of referring physicians with even further growth opportunities. Our facilities include two full-time operating rooms, radiology services, allergy, physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and speech therapy, in addition to our comprehensive audiology department. We are looking for an individual with excellent clinical skills as well as a friendly demeanor who enjoys working as part of a comprehensive team.
Little Rock offers numerous attractions including the Little Rock Zoo, Clinton Presidential Library, Arkansas Travelers AA minor league baseball team, May-October Farmers Market, The Big Dam Bridge crossing the AR River (the largest pedestrian bridge in the world connecting 17 miles of trail), and the downtown Rivermarket District with specialty stores, restaurants, and lively nightlife. In addition, Arkansas is well-known for its natural beauty. Every season offers activities in the Natural State’s outdoors including over 250 hiking trails, 2.9 million acres in three national forests, 9,000 miles of streams and rivers, and 600,000 acres of lakes.
Must have basic knowledge of diagnostic audiology
Must have some familiarity with hearing aid styles and manufacturers
Must be in good standing with your university
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team setting
Externship Information:
Primary Practice Setting:
ENT group practice
Number of Audiologists at the site:
1 FTE Masters Degree 7 FTE Au.D. 0 FTE Ph.D. 0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD) 0 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 1 FTE Clerical Support Staff
Number of Audiology Students each year:
0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 1 3rd year 2 4th year Externships
Financial arrangements:
Salary
Will interview travel be compensated?
Yes
Vacation Days:
5 plus holidays
Continuing education opportunities?
Yes
Start Date:
June 2023
Expected hours/days a week:
40 hours/week
Travel to satellite centers required?
No
Local students preferred:
No
Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures?
Yes
Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education?
Yes
Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement?
Yes
Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship:
*Air and Bone conduction*Tympanometry *Speech testing (live and recorded)*Basic hearing aid knowledge*Some VNG experience is desirable but not required
Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
*Complete full diagnostic evaluations in a timely manner*Counsel and fit amplification independently*Troubleshoot hearing aid repairs and adjustments*Complete OAE screenings and diagnostic tests*Complete full VNG and caloric tests with air and water irrigations *Interpret and report on VNG findings*Understand practice operations in an ENT setting
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
Rarely
Hearing Screenings
Everyday
Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler
Everyday
Pediatric evaluations: school-age
Everyday
Adult hearing evaluations
Everyday
Tympanometry
Everyday
Acoustic Reflexes
Rarely
Auditory processing evaluations
Rarely
Hearing Screenings
Never
Evoked potential assessments
Never
Intra-operative monitoring cases
Everyday
Otoacoustic emissions
Never
Industrial/hearing conservation
Regularly
Vestibular assessments
Rarely
Vestibular rehabilitation
Everyday
Hearing aids dispensed
Everyday
Hearing aid selection/fitting
Regularly
Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized)
Everyday
Cochlear implant evaluations
Everyday
Cochlear implant rehabilitation
Rarely
Tinnitus assessments
Regularly
Tinnitus rehabilitation
Regularly
Cerumen management
Research opportunities?
No
Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites?
No
How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship?
As Needed
Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship:
Evaluation forms that will be completed each semester
Application Deadline:
September 23, 2022
Application Requirements:
Letters of Recommendation Resume Letter of request/intent Please provide three letters of recommendation, your resume/CV, and a letter of intent. After reviewing applications, we will conduct phone interviews followed by personal interviews if needed.
Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process:
Please email your application materials or any questions you have to korrine.cope@aoc.cc
Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator)
Arkansas Otolaryngology Center (AOC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a 4th year externship in beautiful central Arkansas. AOC is Arkansas’ largest private otolaryngology clinic housing 17 ENT physicians, 3 otologists, and 9 audiologists. Externship opportunities would include diagnostic evaluations in both pediatric and adult patients, numerous hearing aid evaluations and fittings, vestibular testing with VNG and CDP equipment, cochlear implant evaluations and rehabilitation, and OAEs. Dispensing is open to most major hearing aid manufacturers. We allow ample time for diagnostic evaluations and consultations in order to maintain high quality and personal service to our patients.
Arkansas Otolaryngology Center has 3 full-time, board-certified Otologists. We have an excellent reputation in our region and a good base of referring physicians with even further growth opportunities. Our state-of-the-art facilities include two full-time operating rooms, radiology services, physical therapy and vestibular rehabilitation, in addition to our comprehensive audiology department. We are looking for an individual with excellent clinical skills as well as a friendly demeanor who en...joys working as part of a comprehensive team.
Little Rock offers numerous attractions including the Little Rock Zoo, Clinton Presidential Library, Arkansas Travelers AA minor league baseball team, May-October Farmers Market, The Big Dam Bridge crossing the AR River (the largest pedestrian bridge in the world connecting 17 miles of trail), and the downtown Rivermarket District with specialty stores, restaurants, and lively nightlife. In addition, Arkansas is well-known for its natural beauty. Every season offers activities in the Natural State’s outdoors including over 250 hiking trails, 2.9 million acres in three national forests, 9,000 miles of streams and rivers, and 600,000 acres of lakes.
