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Paid 4th year at Private Practice In Naples, Florida
Decibels Audiology
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Oct-24
Location: Naples, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Allied Health
Au.D. Externship
Financial Arrangements:
Salary
Primary Practice Setting:
Private practice
Externship Opportunity in Audiology - Private Practice Setting
Location: Naples, Florida
Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center is offering a paid externship opportunity for 2025-2026 at our well-established private practice with two offices located in beautiful Naples, Florida. This position provides hands-on experience in a supportive environment dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. We are a local, independent practice serving adults in Naples, Florida for 15 years. Opportunity to work with 2 experienced Doctors of Audiology in two locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct otoscopy and tympanometry assessments
Perform diagnostic testing for auditory disorders
Expertise in fitting all major brands of hearing aids
Provide tinnitus counseling and management
Assist in fitting appropriate assistive listening devices
Deliver aural rehabilitation services
Provide counseling in an adult-only setting
Potential for Full-Time Position: Successful externs may have the opportunity for a full-time position after graduation, based on performance and practice needs.
Track Record with Students: We have a history of supporting audiology students, many of whom have transitioned into successful careers with us.
Compensation: This externship is paid, offering competitive compensation.
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in audiology and this externship opportunity, along with your resume, two letters of reference and academic transcript. Please email all documents to:
Sarah Sesslar: sarah@napleshearingaids.com
Externship Information:
Primary Practice Setting:
Private practice
Number of Audiologists at the site:
0 FTE Masters Degree 2 FTE Au.D. 0 FTE Ph.D. 0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD) 0 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 0 FTE Clerical Support Staff
Number of Audiology Students each year:
0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 0 3rd year 2 4th year Externships
Financial arrangements:
Salary
Will interview travel be compensated?
No
Vacation Days:
10
Continuing education opportunities?
Yes yes
Start Date:
06-2025
Expected hours/days a week:
35/5
Travel to satellite centers required?
Yes 8 miles apart 2 locations in Naples, Florida
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:
•Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program •Completion of coursework in audiology diagnostics and rehabilitation •Proficiency in conducting otoscopy and tympanometry •Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team •Genuine interest in providing compassionate care to patients with hearing needs
Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
•Conduct otoscopy and tympanometry assessments •Perform diagnostic testing for auditory disorders •Expertise in fitting all major brands of hearing aids •Provide tinnitus counseling and management •Assist in fitting appropriate assistive listening devices •Deliver aural rehabilitation services •Provide counseling in an adult-only setting
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
Everyday
Hearing Screenings
Never
Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler
Never
Pediatric evaluations: school-age
Everyday
Adult hearing evaluations
Everyday
Tympanometry
Everyday
Acoustic Reflexes
Never
Auditory processing evaluations
Everyday
Hearing Screenings
Never
Evoked potential assessments
Never
Intra-operative monitoring cases
Never
Otoacoustic emissions
Never
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
Everyday
Tinnitus assessments
Everyday
Tinnitus rehabilitation
Everyday
Cerumen management
Research opportunities?
No 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:
Periodically
Application Deadline:
01/01/2025
Application Requirements:
Letters of Recommendation Resume Transcript Phone interview Letter of request/intent
Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process:
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in audiology and this externship opportunity, along with your resume, two letters of reference and academic transcript. Please email all documents to:
Sarah Sesslar: sarah@napleshearingaids.com
Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator)
