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University Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inc.
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Feb-25
Location: Providence
Type: Part Time
Salary: $15K Stipend
Categories:
Allied Health
Au.D. Externship
Financial Arrangements:
Stipend
Primary Practice Setting:
Private practice
Required Education:
Some College
Internal Number: 1
We are seeking an Audiology Extern to join our team and work alongside our audiologists to provide exceptional care to our patients. As an Audiology Extern, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks including conducting hearing tests, assisting with hearing aid maintenance, supporting inventory management, and handling other administrative duties. You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals in the field and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of audiology.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping individuals with hearing impairments and is interested in pursuing a career in audiology. The Audiology Extern will have the opportunity to interact with patients, learn about the latest advancements in hearing aid technology, and contribute to the overall success of our clinic.
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. A background in audiology or a related field is required, or current enrollment in an audiology program. (4th year students preferred). The Audiology Extern must be a team player, able to work independently, and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
If you are looking to kickstart your career in audiology and make a positive impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for our Audiology Extern position today!
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to learn
Ability to work independently
Interest in audiology or related field
Externship Information:
Primary Practice Setting:
Private practice
Number of Audiologists at the site:
0 FTE Masters Degree 6 FTE Au.D. 10 FTE Ph.D. 10 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 1 4th year Externships
Financial arrangements:
Stipend
Will interview travel be compensated?
No
Vacation Days:
0
Continuing education opportunities?
No Yes
Start Date:
TBD
Expected hours/days a week:
8/3+
Travel to satellite centers required?
Yes We have two offices, one in East Greenwich, RI and one in Providence RI, travel to either or may be required.
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:
Successful completion of audiological diagnostic testing. General hearing aid maintanence and technology.
Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
Ability to perform diagnostic audiological testing and documentation/billing for services rendered. Ability to manage hearing aid inventory. Ability to assess patient amplification needs and complete procedures surrounding meeting those needs.
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
Never
Hearing Screenings
Regularly
Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler
Regularly
Pediatric evaluations: school-age
Regularly
Adult hearing evaluations
Regularly
Tympanometry
Regularly
Acoustic Reflexes
Regularly
Auditory processing evaluations
Never
Hearing Screenings
Regularly
Evoked potential assessments
Regularly
Intra-operative monitoring cases
Regularly
Otoacoustic emissions
Regularly
Industrial/hearing conservation
Rarely
Vestibular assessments
Rarely
Vestibular rehabilitation
Regularly
Hearing aids dispensed
Regularly
Hearing aid selection/fitting
Regularly
Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized)
Regularly
Cochlear implant evaluations
Regularly
Cochlear implant rehabilitation
Regularly
Tinnitus assessments
Regularly
Tinnitus rehabilitation
Regularly
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:
Administrative
Application Deadline:
based on application
Application Requirements:
Letters of Recommendation Resume Personal Review
Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process:
email above required application documents to asoucy@univoto.net
Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator)
About University Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Inc.
University Otolaryngology is a private physician owned Ear Nose and Throat practice. We have served the Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts areas for over 50 years. As a specialized care provider for all types Otolaryngological issues, we have become a regional leader. As a practice that is a collection of doctors specializing in various fields of ENT-related illnesses, we cover a broad range of treatments, therapies, and services that have made us stand out in the industry.
Not only are we a leading provider of specialized care for the entire tri-state area, but we have also become a resource for other providers to send their patients when they need treatment for unique or complicated ENT cases. This allows for a unique and robust learning environment to future Doctors of Audiology!
