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Hub Hearing is a premier audiology clinic located in Springfield, MO, dedicated to providing exceptional hearing care using best practices. Our clinic specializes in adult diagnostics and treatment, offering personalized care to improve the quality of life for our patients. We pride ourselves on our patient-centered approach and commitment to the highest standards of audiological practice.
Position Overview:
Hub Hearing is seeking a motivated and dedicated Doctor of Audiology (AuD) student for an externship during the 2025-2026 school year. This externship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in adult audiological diagnostics and treatment in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive adult audiological evaluations, including pure-tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex testing.
- Assist with hearing aid evaluations, fittings, programming, and real-ear measurements.
- Perform cerumen management and otoscopic examinations under supervision.
- Participate in patient counseling sessions, providing education on hearing loss, hearing aid care, and communication strategies.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient encounters in electronic health records (EHR).
- Collaborate with experienced audiologists to deliver high-quality care and participate in team meetings.
- Stay informed on the latest advancements in audiology and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program.
- Completion of coursework in audiology diagnostics, hearing aids, and aural rehabilitation.
- Strong interest in adult audiology and commitment to best practices in patient care.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic clinical setting.
Externship Information:
Primary Practice Setting:
Private practice
Number of Audiologists at the site:
0 FTE Masters Degree 1 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 0 3rd year 0 4th year Externships
Financial arrangements:
Stipend
Will interview travel be compensated?
Yes
Vacation Days:
5
Continuing education opportunities?
Yes - Mentorship: Comprehensive guidance from our experienced audiologist. - Hands-On Experience: Exposure to a wide range of adult audiological cases and treatment modalities. - Continuing Education: Access to continuing education opportunities as available, including workshops, seminars, and professional development courses to further enhance clinical knowledge and skills. - Professional Development: Opportunities to refine clinical skills and gain professional competencies in a best-practices environment. - Supportive Culture: A collaborative and inclusive work environment with potential for future employment opportunities.
Start Date:
June 2025
Expected hours/days a week:
40
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:
1. Basic Audiometric Testing: - Pure-tone air and bone conduction audiometry. - Speech audiometry, including Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) and Word Recognition Scores (WRS).
2. Tympanometry and Acoustic Reflex Testing: - Performing and interpreting tympanometry. - Conducting acoustic reflex threshold testing.
3. Hearing Aid Knowledge: - Basic understanding of hearing aid technology and components. - Experience with hearing aid selection, programming, and fitting. - Familiarity with real-ear measurements and verification procedures.
4. Otoscopy: - Performing otoscopic examinations to check for abnormalities in the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
5. Cerumen Management: - Knowledge of basic cerumen management techniques
6. Patient Counseling: - Providing patient education on hearing loss, hearing aids, and aural rehabilitation. - Effective communication skills for explaining test results and treatment options to patients and their families.
7. Aural Rehabilitation: - Understanding of aural rehabilitation techniques and strategies to improve communication for those with hearing loss.
8. Infection Control Procedures: - Knowledge of and adherence to infection control protocols, including the proper sterilization of equipment.
9. Professionalism and Ethics: - Understanding of ethical considerations in audiological practice. - Professional behavior in patient interactions and clinical settings.
10. Documentation: - Experience with recording and documenting patient encounters, test results, and treatment plans in a clear and organized manner.
11. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: - Ability to analyze test results, identify potential issues, and formulate appropriate recommendations.
12. Time Management: - Ability to manage time effectively in a busy clinical environment, prioritizing tasks and managing patient flow efficiently.
Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
During their externship year, an audiology extern should expect to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience and deepen their understanding of various aspects of audiology practice. Here's what they can anticipate learning:
- In-depth experience with hearing aid selection, fitting, programming, and real-ear measurements. - Troubleshooting and repairing hearing aids, and understanding the latest advancements in hearing aid technology. - Techniques for providing personalized care based on individual patient needs and preferences. - Skills in patient education and counseling, including communication strategies and aural rehabilitation. - Hands-on experience with cerumen removal techniques and the use of appropriate tools and methods. - Enhanced ability to make informed clinical decisions based on test results, patient history, and best practices. - Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records and documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems. - Understanding and adherence to ethical practices, confidentiality, and professional conduct in various clinical scenarios. - Keeping up-to-date with current research, new technologies, and evidence-based practices in audiology. - Opportunities to attend workshops, seminars, and professional development courses to enhance clinical knowledge and skills. - Receiving constructive feedback from mentors and supervisors to improve clinical skills and professional behavior. - Developing the ability to reflect on clinical experiences and apply insights to enhance practice and patient care. - Establishing connections with experienced audiologists, other healthcare professionals, and potential future colleagues or employers. - Gaining insights into career opportunities in audiology and understanding different practice settings and specializations.
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
Regularly
Hearing Screenings
Never
Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler
Rarely
Pediatric evaluations: school-age
Everyday
Adult hearing evaluations
Everyday
Tympanometry
Regularly
Acoustic Reflexes
Never
Auditory processing evaluations
Regularly
Hearing Screenings
Never
Evoked potential assessments
Never
Intra-operative monitoring cases
Never
Otoacoustic emissions
Rarely
Industrial/hearing conservation
Never
Vestibular assessments
Never
Vestibular rehabilitation
Everyday
Hearing aids dispensed
Everyday
Hearing aid selection/fitting
Everyday
Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized)
Never
Cochlear implant evaluations
Never
Cochlear implant rehabilitation
Regularly
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:
During an audiology externship, effective communication and support from the university are crucial for ensuring a successful and productive experience. Here are some key aspects of support and communication that an extern may expect or require from their university: - Detailed communication about the externship goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria. - Regular updates on any changes or additional requirements related to the externship. - Designated university liaison or academic supervisor who can be contacted for questions, concerns, or issues that arise during the externship. - Structured feedback from both the clinical site and the university regarding the student's performance and areas for improvement. - Provision of evaluation tools or rubrics that will be used to assess the student's performance during the externship. - Coordination of a final evaluation process, including feedback from the clinical preceptor and any necessary documentation to be submitted for academic credit. - Assistance in documenting the externship experience, including any significant achievements or case studies that the extern might want to include in their professional portfolio. - Ongoing mentorship and support from faculty or program coordinators to help the extern navigate their professional development and career planning. - Positive reinforcement and encouragement to help the extern stay motivated and engaged throughout the externship.
Application Deadline:
December 15, 2024
Application Requirements:
Letters of Recommendation Resume Letter of request/intent
Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process:
Submit Letter of Intent and resume to beth@hubhearing.com. Two letters of recommendation from academic or clinical supervisors should be submitted directly to beth@hubhearing.com or mailed to 2731 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804.
Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator)
At Hub Hearing, our mission is to improve the hearing health of our community through education and clinical excellence. We're dedicated to delivering a consistent, exceptional patient experience with empathy and candor.
At Hub we’re committed to excellence in 2 primary areas: Clinical Excellence and Operational Excellence.
Clinical Excellence
Pursuing clinical excellence seems obvious. Who wants to be a mediocre healthcare provider? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Healthcare is complicated. Often the difference between being mediocre and excellent means spending a lot more time on things that don’t directly make money. It means integrating diagnostics deeper into your practice patterns so you’re always checking your assumptions. It’s spending more time educating patients and family members. It's listening more. It’s going above and beyond to stay up to date with the best your field has to offer in terms of treatment options and care plans. More than anything, clinical excellence is achieved by taking responsibility for good patient outcomes and taking the initiative to drive toward those outcomes rather than just reacting when things get so bad your patient finally reach...es out.
Operational Excellence
At its core, operational excellence is all about delivering the best patient experience possible. But it’s also about our team. Are they paid well? Do we provide growth opportunities, continuing education and good work/life balance? At the end of the day, we want to be part of a company we can be proud of. We want to wear cool logo wear and be confident that the company behind it worked hard to be the best they could be.
Our operational approach is simple. With everything we do we want to follow this basic flow:
1.Identify the core PRINCIPLES we believe in that relate to the task at hand.
2.Develop PROCESS and PROCEDURES that attempt to reflect those principles.
3.Implement PERFORMANCE tracking and assessment to make sure our actual work is delivering outcomes that line up with the principles we’re aiming for.
