Doctorate Of Audiology Externship

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Vacaville, California, is seeking an audiology extern who is completing their 4th year externship prior to licensure. The practicum will be under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist.

Under supervision, you will provide diagnostic evaluation of hearing and balance problems, perform preco____ and rehabilitation services, fit and dispense hearing aids, and participate in cochlear implant assessments and electrophysiologic evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Doctoral level audiology program coursework/years completed as specified.

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.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Education

Bachelors degree required

Completion of three years in a doctoral level audiology program or two years in an accelerated doctoral level audiology program

Job description

Job Summary

Position is limited to those who are completing their 4th year externship before licensure in audiology. Their practicum is to be under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist.

• 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.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Job Summary

Position is limited to those who are completing their 4th year externship before licensure in audiology. Their practicum is to be under the direct supervision of a licensed audiologist.

• 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.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Essential 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.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Bachelors 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.

License, Certification, Registration

• Temporary Audiologist License (California) required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: California,Vacaville,Vacaville Medical Offices B

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *This is a temporary position

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Temporary

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Vacaville Hospital - Head and Neck-Audiology - 0206

Pay Range: $22.01 - $28.45 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.