Desired start date: Summer 2019
Deadline for Applications: 5:00pm CST February 22nd, 2019
One full-time CF position in Speech-Language Pathology is available at JBVAMC located in the Illinois Medical District, two miles west of downtown Chicago. The Speech Pathology Section is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative healthcare team serving inpatients, acute inpatient rehab, residents of the Community Living Center and outpatients. The CF will interact professionally with specialty services including Medicine, ENT, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies. The CF will gain experience and provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation/treatment of individuals with dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, etc. The CF may also gain specialized experience in cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with TBI/Polytrauma, laryngectomy care, and telehealth. We are seeking a candidate with a strong interest in medical Speech Pathology and a desire to grow professionally in a fast-paced, learning-oriented medical setting.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
– The Monday-Friday CF position is 12 months and a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position
– Applicants must have a strong academic background and/or clinical experience in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, dysphagia, voice, and evidence-based practice
– Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:
Email the following (in a single PDF document) by 5:00pm CST 2/22/2019 to Rachel.Kesler@va.gov
– Resume
– Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
– 2 letters of recommendation
– Letter of intent describing your clinical interests and why you would like to be part of our team
– Clinical Experience Questions Document (see attached)
Anticipated time frame for interviews is late March/early April,2019 for selected applicants. For further information or questions, interested candidates may contact Rachel Kesler, M.S., CCC-SLP at Rachel.Kesler@va.gov or (312) 569-7526.
Clinical Experience Questions
Hours of clinical experience with adults:
Setting / Number of hours
☐ Outpatient clinic
☐ Acute inpatient care
☐ Inpatient rehab/Rehab hospital
☐ LTAC/SNF
☐ Prior or upcoming VA placement
Dysphagia experience with adults
Successful completion of MBSiMP training
☐ Yes ☐ No
Estimated number the following:
- Bedside/Clinical Swallow Evaluations
- Observation:
- Administration & Interpretation:
- Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies
- Observation:
- Administration & Interpretation:
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- Observation:
- Administration & Interpretation: