Audiology Extern - Otolaryngology Research

University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, AL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a certified audiologist, to provide intervention and assessment services to patients needing audiological evaluation and amplification. To conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations, amplification interventions, and patient and family education in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This 40 hours per week externship provides a stipend over a 46-52-week period, determined by the university.

Requirements

• Currently working on Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.). Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Have successfully completed all requirements of their Doctor of Audiology program at an ASHA-accredited university by May 2025
• Be eligible for extern licensure in the State of Alabama, check http://abespa.alabama.gov/
• Be currently working on a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.). Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention and assessment services to patients needing audiological evaluation and amplification.
• Conduct comprehensive audiological evaluations, amplification interventions, and patient and family education in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees