Deadline for application: 4/15/19
Position begins: August/September 2019
A CFY position in speech-language pathology is available through the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Veterans Affairs Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This will be a blended fellowship training experience incorporating training through the Speech Pathology section and the GRECC.
The Speech Pathology Section serves inpatients, outpatients, and residents of a Community Living Center. CFs will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, Med/Surg, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies. All CFs 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, and voice disorders. They will also gain specialized experience in cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with mTBI, neurogenic communication disorders, endoscopic procedures (FEES and videostroboscopy), head and neck cancer, and laryngectomy care. CFs will also participate in several weekly Geriatric based interdisciplinary clinics. Trainees will be integrated directly into these interdisciplinary geriatrics teams and through administration of standardized screening tools, will identify those Veterans who would benefit from additional dysphagia, speech/language, or cognitive intervention from the Speech Pathology service.
They are seeking candidates with a strong interest in medical speech pathology, geriatrics, and dysphagia research, as well as a desire to grow professionally in a fast-paced, learning-oriented medical setting.
General Information:
- CF positions are for one year
- These are temporary appointments without potential to become permanent positions
- Applicants with a strong academic background and/or clinical experience in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/ communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.
- Only US citizens are eligible to apply
Instructions for Applying:
*ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SCANNED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND EMAILED*
Application packets must contain:
- A resume
- A letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, and why you would like to be part of our team
- Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
- 2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (include these in your scanned email attachment, do not send separately)
Please email applications to jill.zielinski@va.gov and nicole.pulia@va.gov and contact
Jill Zielinski, MS, CCC-SLP (Phone: (608) 256-1901 x17902) or Nicole M. Rogus-Pulia, PhD, CCC-SLP (Phone: (608) 256-1901 x11524) with any further questions.
All application packets must be emailed by April 15th, 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.