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Our large private practice, Orange County Physicians Hearing Services, is currently accepting applications for 2024-25 academic year. We have six audiologists (Au.D.) and are affiliated with twelve ENT physicians. We have successfully trained thirty-nine Au.D. graduates from programs such as the University of Florida, University of Colorado, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Indiana University, University of Louisville, Missouri State University, San Diego State/University of California, San Diego, University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia University, University of Memphis, Auburn University, University of North Texas, A.T. Still University, Pacific University, Northwestern University, University of the Pacific, Rush University, and University of Tennessee. All of our supervising audiologists are ASHA certified (CCC-A).
The services we provide include diagnostic audiometry, OAEs, tympanometry including wideband, ABR, newborn hearing screening, VNG/ENGs, hearing aid fitting and dispensing, cochlear implant evaluations and programming, and BAHA. all at a high level of competency. The patient population we serve includes a broad distribution of newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. This is a comprehensive training setting that is well integrated with ENT physicians.
Our main office is in Mission Viejo, which is located in coastal Southern California, 60 miles each direction between Los Angeles and San Diego. We also have four nearby satellite offices. Our area could be described as upper middle class to affluent, suburban residential. We have an office at our two major regional hospitals, Mission Hospital and Saddleback Memorial Hospital.
The stipend offered is $30,000 annualized over one year.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Must be eligible for and obtain student licensure in California.
Externship Information:
Primary Practice Setting:
ENT group practice Private practice
Number of Audiologists at the site:
0 FTE Masters Degree 6 FTE Au.D. 0 FTE Ph.D. 0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD) 0 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 4 FTE Clerical Support Staff
Number of Audiology Students each year:
0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 0 3rd year 6 4th year Externships
Financial arrangements:
Stipend
Will interview travel be compensated?
No
Vacation Days:
2 weeks
Continuing education opportunities?
Yes Yes
Start Date:
May/June 2024
Expected hours/days a week:
40 hours
Travel to satellite centers required?
Yes All of our satellites are within 10 to 20 miles of each other.
Local students preferred:
Yes
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:
- patient-centered care - audiologic evaluations - communication of results
Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
- hearing aid technology (all manufacturers) - ABR, VNG
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
Regularly
Hearing Screenings
Regularly
Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler
Regularly
Pediatric evaluations: school-age
Everyday
Adult hearing evaluations
Everyday
Tympanometry
Everyday
Acoustic Reflexes
Never
Auditory processing evaluations
Regularly
Hearing Screenings
Regularly
Evoked potential assessments
Never
Intra-operative monitoring cases
Everyday
Otoacoustic emissions
Regularly
Industrial/hearing conservation
Regularly
Vestibular assessments
Never
Vestibular rehabilitation
Everyday
Hearing aids dispensed
Everyday
Hearing aid selection/fitting
Everyday
Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized)
Regularly
Cochlear implant evaluations
Regularly
Cochlear implant rehabilitation
Never
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:
N/A
Application Deadline:
October 31st, 2023
Application Requirements:
Letters of Recommendation Resume Letter of request/intent
Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process:
To apply for our externship, students should e-mail their resume and letter of intent. We also request that students submit three references with their phone numbers. Letters of recommendation may be submitted separately. Application materials may be sent via mail to my attention or to my direct e-mail. Interviews will take place in-person or via Zoom.
Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator)
Our large private practice, Orange County Physicians Hearing Services, is currently accepting applications for 2021-22 academic year. We have eleven audiologists (Au.D.) and are affiliated with thirteen ENT physicians, two of which are full time pediatric ENTs. We have successfully trained twenty-five Au.D. graduates from programs such as the University of Florida, University of Colorado, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Indiana University, University of Louisville, Missouri State University, San Diego State/University of California, San Diego, University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia University, University of Memphis, Auburn University, University of North Texas, A.T. Still University, Northwestern University, University of the Pacific, and Rush University. All of our supervising audiologists are ASHA certified (CCC-A).
The services we provide include diagnostic audiometry, OAEs, tympanometry including wideband, ABR, newborn hearing screening, VNG/ENGs, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implants, and BAHA. all at a high level of competency. The patient population we serve includes a broad distribution of newborns, pedia...trics, adults, and geriatrics. This is a comprehensive training setting that is well integrated with ENT physicians.
Our main office is in Mission Viejo, which is located in beautiful coastal Southern California, 60 miles each direction between Los Angeles and San Diego. We also have four nearby satellite offices. Our area could be described as upper middle class to affluent, suburban residential. We have an office at our two major regional hospitals, Mission Hospital and Saddleback Memorial Hospital.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be eligible for and obtain student licensure in California.
stipend offered.
***(Partial externship year durations are considered. We have previously assisted students that have chosen to leave placements at other facilities)***
Kristi Panek, Au.D. will be the contact person for any students interested in our facility. To apply for our externship, students should e-mail their curriculum vitae and letter of intent. We also request that students submit three references with their phone numbers. Application materials may be sent via mail to my attention or to my direct e-mail. Interviews will take place in-person or via Skype/Zoom.
Please visit our website website www.physicianshearingservices.com and feel free to direct questions to Dr. Kristi Panek, Au.D., at kristi@ocphs.com
Letter of Intent
Curriculum Vitae
Three References/Letters with contact information
