Doctorate Of Audiology Externship

Kaiser Permanente • Modesto, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree