2027–2028 Audiology Extern Position
The Opportunity
Do you have a desire to work for an inspired private audiology practice working to make a difference in the world? Are you excited about working in an environment that prioritizes best practices and giving back to the community? We are seeking an audiology student extern who is interested in a wide variety of areas for a mostly adult population, including comprehensive audiological evaluations, hearing aid consultations and fittings, cochlear implants, tinnitus management, auditory processing evaluations, hearing conservation, and aural rehabilitation.
You will also assist with our nonprofit work locally and have the opportunity to travel to Guatemala on a paid humanitarian service trip as part of your externship year. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, we strive to implement the latest research and hearing technologies into our practice and collaborate with local tech companies when the opportunities arise.
Our organization has a strong emphasis on training, development, and ongoing learning; our mentorship coupled with your hard work, initiative, teamwork and positive attitude will make you successful in this role.
What The Role Looks Like
A close-knit, mentorship-driven externship with room to grow across a wide range of specialties.
Your Strengths
Curiosity and willingness to learn; open to feedback
Exceptional in regards to patient care; adhering to best practices
Great communicator; works well with team members, patients, and vendors
Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a busy office
Organized
What You’ll Be Doing
Comprehensive audiological evaluations including QuickSIN, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, otoacoustic emissions and, at times, adult APD and Cognivue screening
Hearing aid consultations and fittings. We work with six major hearing aid manufacturers and will train you to treat patients with the technology you deem most appropriate.
Specialty areas: tinnitus management, auditory processing, occasional pediatric diagnostic testing, cochlear implants, and hearing conservation.
Ongoing side projects such as presentations and webinars to local HLAA chapters and retirement communities and writing articles for our newsletter.
Providing care in retirement communities as part of our residential services program.
Assisting with our local non-profit, Pacific Hearing Connection.
Your Qualifications
Final year in an Au.D. program
Willingness to embrace our culture and core values
Keen to learn new skills and technology as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Extern Compensation
$20/hour paid bi-weekly. Minimum guaranteed compensation of $50,000, assuming full time work for the full extern year.
Benefits
We offer 2 weeks PTO and the opportunity to join a paid humanitarian hearing service trip to Guatemala with members of our team.
About Us
Pacific Hearing Service was established in 1977 and has grown into a premier private audiology practice with two locations in the heart of Silicon Valley. With a strong emphasis on mentorship, innovation, teamwork, and community outreach, our practice provides students with a standout clinical externship.
10
Doctors of Audiology
4
Audiology Assistants
6
Patient Care Coordinators
2
Silicon Valley Locations
Experience The Best Of California Living
We are located near the coast, mountains, Stanford University, and the vibrant city life of San Francisco and San Jose. It’s an ideal place to learn, explore, and embrace life outside of the clinic. Enjoy our beautiful weather, hike scenic trails, spend a day at the beach, and explore world-class dining.
Looking for weekend getaways? You’re just a few hours from iconic destinations like Lake Tahoe, the Napa/Sonoma wine country, Mendocino, and Yosemite — perfect for skiing, hiking, wine tasting, or simply unplugging in nature.
Application Process
We follow the ACEN Externship timeline. Externship start/end dates to be determined by your academic program calendar.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to Ariel Fruendt, Au.D. and Rachel Appleton, Au.D. at externship@pacifichearingservice.com by 9/16/2026.
