Site:
VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System

Location:
260 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623
United States

Description:
VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is accepting applicants for a 4th year extern. The anticipated start date is May/June 2025. This position is located at our Rochester CBOC and may rotate to our Bath and Canandaigua VAMCs.

In addition to performing hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings/adjustments, the audiology extern will have the opportunity to participate in the following clinical experiences: Vestibular evaluations (VNGs and Posturography); Cochlear implant evaluations, mapping, and telehealth services; Osseointegrated device evaluations and fittings; Progressive Tinnitus Management program; Electrophysiological evaluations;Teleaudiology; Inpatient/CLC bedside cerumen removal and hearing aid repairs.

Number of externship positions:
1

Funding is assigned by the Office of Academic Affairs and may not have been determined by the application deadline. OAA funding is announced nationally at the same time which should allow sites to know funding at approximately the same time. Historically, our site: is funded for one extern.

Clinical opportunities provided during the externship:  

• Audiologic evaluation
• Immittance measures
• Otoacoustic emissions
• Hearing aid selection
• Hearing aid fitting
• Assistive listening devices
• Vestibular evaluation
• Electrophysiology evaluation
• Tinnitus management
• Cochlear Implant evaluation
• Cochlear Implant management
• Cerumen Management
• Telehealth program

Number of audiologists at site:
9

Audiologists holding CCC-A certification:   
2

Continuing Education opportunities:
Students participate in manufacturer trainings (onsite) and are encouraged to attend off-site manufacturer trainings and national conferences (JDVAC, AAA, state conference, etc.).

Are there interdisciplinary opportunities? If so what:   
Opportunities for interdisciplinary rotations with Physical Therapy (PT) and Neurology for Vestibular Rehabilitation; Mental Health for Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM) program; ENT, Speech-Language Pathology, Community Living Center.

Site’s application requirements:
-Cover letter
-Resume
-3 letters of recommendation
-Unofficial graduate school transcript.

Steps for the student/university to follow the application process:    
Please submit application materials electronically to Kristen Savage at kristen.savage@va.gov

Site’s application deadline: 
Friday, September 20, 2024

Site’s externship contact:   
Kristen Savage

Anticipated decision date:
Friday, October 25, 2024