Audiology Externship: Hands-on Diagnostics & Hearing Care

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an extern audiology trainee who is completing their fourth year of an accredited program and will practice under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist. The role encompasses diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations, hearing aid fitting and programming, cochlear implant assessments, and contribution to research.

It emphasizes collaboration with educational, medical, and behavioral teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years in a doctoral level audiology program or two years in accelerated program required.
• Temporary Audiologist License (California) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs diagnostic hearing evaluations and balance assessments.
• Fits and programs hearing aids; participates in cochlear implant assessments.
• Conducts electrophysiologic and electroacoustic testing of auditory and vestibular systems.
• Provides reports and coordinates findings with education/medical teams.

Skills

Hearing assessment

Hearing aid fitting

Vestibular testing

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral audiology program progress

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an extern audiology trainee who is completing their fourth year of an accredited program and will practice under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist. The role encompasses diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations, hearing aid fitting and programming, cochlear implant assessments, and contribution to research.

It emphasizes collaboration with educational, medical, and behavioral teams.