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Pediatric Audiology Externship
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Jul-25
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Fellowship
Categories:
Allied Health
Au.D. Externship
Financial Arrangements:
Other – Please Describe
Primary Practice Setting:
Hospital
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 1017148
The Center for Childhood Communication (CCC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) commits to being the world leader in helping children reach their full potential by delivering integrated family–centered clinical care, innovative research and quality education in childhood communication and its disorders. The CCC offers an Au.D. externship each year, beginning on or about July 1st and ending on or about June 30th. When considering candidates, we look for bright, motivated individuals who have experience working with pediatric patients, with the desire to become pediatric audiologists. We have a large staff (~45 audiologists) and our clinical setting is demanding and fast-paced. Externs are provided with supervision by experienced pediatric audiologists with either ASHA CCC-A or ABA Board Certification in Audiology, in addition to the state license in audiology. Supervision from an audiologist with the ASHA CCC-A is available but not guaranteed.
Responsibilities include directly supervised audiological assessment, aural rehabilitation, and equipment calibration. The extern also participates in the ongoing development, revision, and refinement of clinical procedures and protocols, and is involved in the department's research program. The extern participates in and completes the requirements for the hospital's interdisciplinary Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program. Appointment as an extern is for one year (12 months) with no guarantee of employment by CHOP beyond the one-year extern appointment.
Bachelor's Degree is required. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a Clinical Doctorate (Au.D.) program in Audiology, with all requirements met for the degree with the exception of the Au.D. externship.
Skills and Abilities
High level of analytical skill in order to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.
High level of skill in various audiological assessment procedures pertaining to the pediatric population.
Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research.
All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption. Other requirements include: • Child Abuse Clearances • FBI Fingerprint Clearance • Drug and Tobacco Screenings. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status.
Externship Information:
Primary Practice Setting:
Hospital
Number of Audiologists at the site:
2 FTE Masters Degree 46 FTE Au.D. 0 FTE Ph.D. 0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD) 3 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 3 3rd year 1 4th year Externships
Financial arrangements:
Other – Please Describe Individual applicants will be made aware of any financial arrangements.
Will interview travel be compensated?
No
Vacation Days:
To be discussed
Continuing education opportunities?
Yes Several in-house events throughout the year
Start Date:
On or about 7/1/2026
Expected hours/days a week:
40 hours/5 days
Travel to satellite centers required?
Yes Travel may be required to one or two of our satellite locations up to 50 miles away: Abington, PA, King of Prussia, PA; Chalfont, PA; Exton, PA; Chadds Ford, PA; Voorhees, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Mays Landing, NJ
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:
-Various audiological assessment and treatment procedures pertaining to the pediatric population.
-Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research methodology, design, and statistics.
Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship:
-Clinical experiences are customized to meet the needs and interests of each extern.
-Experiences may include behavioral assessment, physiologic assessment, amplification selection/verification/validation, cochlear implant services, vestibular evaluations, inpatient consultations, family support groups, and more.
-Our externship also includes a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship.
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
Regularly
Hearing Screenings
Regularly
Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler
Regularly
Pediatric evaluations: school-age
Rarely
Adult hearing evaluations
Regularly
Tympanometry
Rarely
Acoustic Reflexes
Never
Auditory processing evaluations
Regularly
Hearing Screenings
Regularly
Evoked potential assessments
Never
Intra-operative monitoring cases
Regularly
Otoacoustic emissions
Never
Industrial/hearing conservation
Rarely
Vestibular assessments
Never
Vestibular rehabilitation
Regularly
Hearing aids dispensed
Regularly
Hearing aid selection/fitting
Regularly
Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized)
Rarely
Cochlear implant evaluations
Rarely
Cochlear implant rehabilitation
Rarely
Tinnitus assessments
Never
Tinnitus rehabilitation
Rarely
Cerumen management
Research opportunities?
Yes Please see information related to LEND fellowship. Other opportunities may arise.
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:
Email and telephone communication as needed.
Application Deadline:
September 2, 2025
Application Requirements:
Resume Phone interview Letter of request/intent Application Deadline: 9/2/2025 Interview Dates: 9/12/2025 and 9/15/2025 via video
Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process:
Apply for the Audiology Extern/LEND Fellow placement through https://careers.chop.edu/
Applicants should include their curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter.
Selection Process: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and early submission is strongly encouraged. Telephone interviews will be scheduled with strong candidates in late August/early September.
We invite the top 3-5 candidates for interviews. Competition for our externship position is substantial. We are fortunate to receive inquiries from students in top programs throughout the country.
Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator)
Bachelor's Degree is required. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a Clinical Doctorate (Au.D.) program in Audiology, with all requirements met for the degree with the exception of the Au.D. externship.
Skills and Abilities
High level of analytical skill in order to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.
High level of skill in various audiological assessment procedures pertaining to the pediatric population.
Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research.
All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption. Other requirements include: • Child Abuse Clearances • FBI Fingerprint Clearance • Drug and Tobacco Screenings. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status.
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. CHOP has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives.
Today, CHOP is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150+ years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees... feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
