Our large private practice, Orange County Physicians Hearing Services, is currently accepting applications for 2026-2027 academic year. We have nine audiologists (Au.D.) and are affiliated with eleven ENT physicians and one Physicians' Assistant. We have successfully trained many Au.D. graduates throughout the country. All of our supervising audiologists are ASHA certified (CCC-A).
The services we provide include diagnostic audiometry, OAEs, tympanometry including wideband, ABR, newborn hearing screening, VNGs, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implants, and BAHA, all at a high level of competency. The patient population we serve includes a broad distribution of newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. This is a comprehensive training setting that is well-integrated with ENT physicians.
Our main office is in Mission Viejo, which is located in coastal Southern California, 60 miles each direction between Los Angeles and San Diego. We also have four nearby satellite offices. Our area could be described as upper middle class to affluent, suburban residential. We have an office at our major regional hospitals: Mission Hospital, Saddleback Memorial Hospital, and Hoag Presbyterian in Newport Beach and Irvine.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be eligible for and obtain student licensure in California.
Starting date is flexible, as some programs have a different calendar than others.
Stipend of $40,000 offered.
Kristi Panek, Au.D. will be the contact person for any students interested in our facility. To apply for our externship, students should e-mail their curriculum vitae and letter of intent. We also request that students submit three references with their phone numbers. Application materials may be sent via mail to my attention or to my direct e-mail. Interviews will take place in-person or via Zoom.
Please visit our website: www.physicianshearingservices.com and feel free to direct questions to Dr. Kristi Panek, Au.D., at [email protected]
Application Requirements:
Letter of Intent
Curriculum Vitae
Three References/Letters with contact information
Occupation Classification Requirements:
- Other OR
- Audiology Extern
