Audiology Externship: Hands-On Diagnostics & Rehab

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA is seeking an audiology extern for completion of a fourth-year externship prior to licensure. The practicum will be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist, with responsibilities spanning diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid fitting and balance assessments.

The role involves contributing to research, collaborating with educational, medical, social and behavioral data, and providing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Completion of three (3) years in a doctoral level audiology program or two (2) years in an accelerated doctoral level audiology program required.
• Temporary Audiologist License (California) required at hire.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist, provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory and balance problems.
• Conducts research related to hearing and balance related disorders. Routinely physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear. Fits, programs and dispenses hearing aids. Participates in cochlear implant assessments. Conducts electrophysiologic evaluations of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms.
• Performs electroacoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems. Counsels individuals with auditory disorders, their families and other service providers regarding the etiology of the disorder and its management. Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social, and behavioral information.

Skills

Audiology assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Doctoral audiology program (3 years) or accelerated (2 years)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA is seeking an audiology extern for completion of a fourth-year externship prior to licensure. The practicum will be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist, with responsibilities spanning diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid fitting and balance assessments.

The role involves contributing to research, collaborating with educational, medical, social and behavioral data, and providing reports.