About the Opportunity We offer a formal training curriculum that comprehensively addresses a variety of patient experiences in sunny Arizona. Not only will we cover comprehensive audiologic evaluations, diverse amplification systems, and patient-centered counseling techniques, you will have the opportunity to perform tinnitus evaluations and help patients find relief from their tinnitus. You will participate in hands-on experiences working alongside our experienced and highly motivated audiology team to learn the nuances and practicalities of adult audiology in a private clinical setting. This is a great opportunity to learn from a collaborative and supportive team of audiologists who founded and continue to build a legacy of care in the Phoenix metropolitan area. About Priority Hearing & Tinnitus Since 2015, the team at Priority Hearing & Tinnitus has been improving lives through our numerous hearing-related services. Our providers and professional staff focus on patient-centered care that is evidence-based, comprehensive, outcome-dependent and individualized. We are looking for aspiring audiologists with commitment and integrity to join our passionate, hard-working, and fun team. Visit priority-hearing.com to learn more about our practice and our team! About the Externship This is a paid position featuring both base salary as well as commission at our locations in Fountain Hills, Maricopa, San Tan Valley, and Sun Lakes, Arizona, which are just outside of beautiful Phoenix. Live and work near plenty of activities, events, shopping, food, and more in the picturesque Southwest. The externship position will begin May/June 2026 and will last 12 months while you finalize your training to earn your doctoral degree and make a difference in the lives of your patients and their communities.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$32,000/year, paid bi-weekly, plus commission on hearing aids sold

Time Off:

7 paid holidays + 10 days PTO + 3 sick days

Educational Support:

Up to $300 audiology-related travel stipend/reimbursement Application Timeline (ACEN)

Application Deadline:

September 16, 2026

Interviews Begin:

September 22, 2026

Final Interviews/Offers:

By October 14, 2026

Student Response Deadline:

October 16, 2026 About the Application Submit the following materials to Dr. Elizabeth Diamond at drdiamond@priority-hearing.

com:

Letter of Intent/Cover Letter CV/Resume 3+ Letters of Recommendation About the

Applicant:

Currently eligible for a 12-month 4th-year externship (2027-2028) Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills Curious, professional, and receptive to feedback and mentorship Preferred but not required: Interest in private practice operations and patient/community education.

Externship Information:

Primary Practice Setting:

Private practice Number of Audiologists at the site: 0 FTE Masters Degree 4 FTE Au.

D. 0 FTE

Ph.

D. 0 FTE

Other Doctorate (ScD) 1 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 4 FTE Clerical Support Staff Number of Audiology Students each year: 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 0 3rd year 1 4th year Externships Financial arrangements: Salary Will interview travel be compensated?

Yes Vacation Days:

10 Continuing education opportunities? Yes Externs are highly encouraged to take learning opportunities when possible. The office will arrange for various trainings in house. Up to $300 audiology-related travel stipend/reimbursement for out of office training (including AAA).

Start Date:

May/June 2027 Expected hours/days a week: 40 hours per week Travel to satellite centers required? Yes San Tan Valley (primary office) Fountain Hills Sun Lakes Maricopa Local students preferred: No Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures? Yes Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education? Yes Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement? Yes Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship: A successful candidate will have mastered comprehensive testing and masking techniques by the time they begin their 4th year. Working proficiency in HA selection and fitting is preferred. Willingness to learn and interpersonal skills are required. We are looking for a team player with a positive learning attitude. Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship: Comprehensive audiologic evaluation Tinnitus evaluations Hearing aid selection, fitting, maintenance, and troubleshooting Real ear verification measurements with Verifit Counseling on audiometric findings, communication strategies, and realistic expectations Impressions and verification measures for custom hearing aid earmolds, swim plugs, shooters earplugs, and musician earplugs Tinnitus management and treatment Supplies ordering and management of inventory Insurance billing Report and chart note writing Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern: Rarely Hearing Screenings Never Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler Never Pediatric evaluations: school-age Everyday Adult hearing evaluations Everyday Tympanometry Everyday Acoustic Reflexes Never Auditory processing evaluations Rarely Hearing Screenings Never Evoked potential assessments Never Intra-operative monitoring cases Rarely Otoacoustic emissions Rarely Industrial/hearing conservation Never Vestibular assessments Never Vestibular rehabilitation Everyday Hearing aids dispensed Everyday Hearing aid selection/fitting Everyday Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized) Never Cochlear implant evaluations Never Cochlear implant rehabilitation Regularly Tinnitus assessments Regularly Tinnitus rehabilitation Regularly Cerumen management Research opportunities? No Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites? No How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship? As Needed Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship: We are flexible to coordinate with your university as needed. We have worked with students with different level of support needs.

Application Deadline:

09/16/2026

Application Requirements:

Letters of Recommendation Resume Transcript Phone interview Letter of request/intent Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: Submit application and any questions to drdiamond@priority-hearing.com Student will be contacted regarding application and the interview process on a rolling basis as applications are received.

Contact Person:

(preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) Dr Elizabeth Diamond - drdiamond@priority-hearing.com Are all externs supervised? Yes