Audiologist Externship 2027-2028 (Houston TX)
Listed compensation
$21.64/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
ENT and Allergy Associates (ENTA), the nation’s largest ENT practice with 80 locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Audiology Externs to join our team. We offer a comprehensive, hands-on externship experience in a collaborative environment alongside experienced audiologists, renowned otolaryngologists, and otologists.
Compensation: $21.64/hr
Clinical Experience
- Our fast-paced, high-volume offices provide extensive exposure across a wide range of audiological services for patients of all ages, including:
- Comprehensive diagnostic audiological testing for pediatrics and adults
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
- Vestibular testing (VNG)
- Electrocochleography (ECochG)
- Hearing aid evaluations, fittings, follow-ups, and troubleshooting with multiple manufacturers
- Ear plug fitting and dispensing
- Auditory osseointegrated device fitting and dispensing (availability varies by location)
- Patient rapport-building, history-gathering, and counseling across all service areas
Extern Curriculum & Educational Support
- Our structured curriculum is designed to complement clinical training with targeted educational programming throughout the year:
- Onsite trainings with leading hearing aid manufacturers
- Dedicated educational sessions on VNG, ABR, and ECochG
- Hearing aid acceptance and counseling training
- Enrichment and professional development activities
- Invitations to all departmental audiologist trainings and events
- Regular check-ins with the audiology management team to support your clinical and educational goals
Placement & Compensation
Externs will be primarily placed at one or two offices selected to maximize their learning experience. Placement decisions take both educational value and extern preferences into consideration.
- View all office locations at entandallergy.com.
- This is a paid externship ($21.64/hr) with the potential for full-time employment as an audiologist upon licensure.
- Application Process
- This is a multi-round selection process and includes the following steps:
- Initial application review
- Virtual interview
- In-person site visit
- Application deadline: September 18, 2026
Although applications will be accepted through September 18, 2026, interviews will begin in early August and offers will be made on a rolling basis. We are looking to hire up to 15 externs across all of our locations.
Questions? Reach out to us at audiomgmt@entandallergy.com.
ENT and Allergy Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
The extern will perform comprehensive diagnostic audiological testing for patients of all ages and manage hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and troubleshooting. They will also participate in structured educational programming and clinical training sessions across various audiological service areas.
Requirements
The position is designed for motivated audiology students seeking a hands-on externship experience. Candidates must be prepared to engage in a multi-round selection process including virtual interviews and in-person site visits.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Audiology Career Context
Of the 46 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 13% have no call, 89% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $245k
- Typical market rent
- $1,542/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.