The Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is pleased to announce 2 funded 4^th year Audiology extern positions.  Anticipated start date is June 2025.

VHSO main campus is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Audiology services of VHSO spans two states, Arkansas and Missouri. Besides the main campus, audiology clinics are also located at Springfield, Branson, Joplin (MO) and Fort Smith (AR) Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) .  The 4^th year extern will be based either at Fayetteville (AR) or Springfield (MO). We anticipate externs will travel to other CBOCs to gain certain experiences that the main locations do not offer.  

In addition to performing hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings/adjustments, the audiology extern will have the opportunity to participate in the following clinical experiences:

• Vestibular evaluations and treatment
• Posturography
• VEMP (in certain locations)
• Rotary chair
• VNG
• Tinnitus management
• Cochlear implant evaluations, activations, and follow-up care
• Osseointegrated device evaluations and fittings
• Auditory processing disorder evaluations and treatment
• Telehealth hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings/adjustments

Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri are located in the Ozarks.  This area is an incredible geographical landscape to live in, with not only the amenities of an urban-like environment but also a rural charm and the ability to access outdoor activities in our abundant lakes, parks, walking/hiking trails, and beautiful clear rivers.  Fayetteville is the number one destination for mountain biking. Springfield is home to the original Bass Pro and a world class aquarium. This region also boasts 4 distinct seasons.   

Interested applicants should submit the following to Rose White at rose.white2@va.gov no later than the close of business on September 18^th, 2024:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• 3 letters of Recommendation
• Current transcripts (unofficial are fine)