Paid Audiology Externship + LEND Program

For over 100 years, Northeast Hearing & Speech (NHS) continues to be a community-based nonprofit speech and hearing center located on the beautiful coastline in Portland, Maine. Our 15 SLPs and 2 Audiologists provide speech-language therapy and evaluations, audiological evaluations and dispense hearing aids. We are also partnered with a local state early intervention program so there are plenty of opportunities for inter-professional collaboration.

Audiology services include diagnostic hearing evaluations for all ages, newborns to the most elderly, beginning with infants who have been referred following universal newborn hearing screening in the birthing hospitals. Our diagnostic pediatric evaluations include unsedated ABR, OAE, VRA and conditioned play with a team of 2 audiologists for all children 0-3 and others with developmental differences. Both pediatric and adult clients are provided with diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid dispensing and assistive technology. Plus, you will gain knowledge about the practice management side of running a clinic.

We are also seeking an extern that wants to be a part of our community events and participate as a LEND trainee with our partner, the University of New England! So if you want to join a wonderful team that cares about your growth as a provider, then we want to talk with you. Apply today! 

Requirements:

• Successful completion of all required coursework in your Au.D. clinical doctorate program prior to your externship year
• Interest in a strong team model
• Interest in becoming a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) trainee
• Strong organization skills
• Interest in community engagement

How to Learn More and Apply:

Click here or use the application form at the bottom of this page to submit your application materials (resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation) as a complete package. If your letter writers want to send your recommendation letter directly, provide them the email careers@fuelmedical.com.