Dayton VAMC is pleased to announce the following opportunity: Clinical Fellowship in Medical Speech Pathology for the 2019–2020 year.
The Dayton VA is a level 1C-high complexity facility. Historically, it is one of three VA’s commissioned by President Lincoln. Our grounds are vast and picturesque with the primary hospital building as the main medical facility for INPT and OPT. There is also another newly remodeled building for a large CLC and residential care. The CF will be involved in speech pathology programs across the continuum of care.
The Clinical Fellowship stipend is for 1 year and is considered a TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT without the potential to become a permanent position. The CF position is 40 hours per week with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits and sick/ annual leave.
The Clinical Fellowship may begin as early as July 23, 2019 or as late as August 17, 2019.
The CF will gain experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, fluency, TBI, AAC and voice disorders in a variety of settings including ICU, acute care, inpatient rehab, extended care, outpatient and telehealth. The CF can expect training in MBSS, FEES, videostroboscopy, trach/vent, post laryngectomy voice restoration, communication devices and TeleSpeech services. The CF could also have opportunities with speciality services including hospice, intensive care and work closely with ENT, rehabilitation unit, Polytrauma, and TBI team.
Instructions for applying:
- Please submit a resume, cover letter and 2 letters of recommendation (include these in your scanned email attachment, do not send separately) -by Monday, March 11, 2019 to be considered.
- Email should read “2019 CFY Packet” , include reference letters and be submitted in single PDF toDenise.Ashworth@va.gov
- Contact information: Denise Ashworth, MS,CCC-SLP (937)-268-6511; X2240 for any questions.