SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
Position begins: Mid-August/Early September 2024
Deadline for applications: 1/22/2024
A year-long CF position in speech-language pathology is available through the Geriatric Research Education andClinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This will be a blended fellowship experience incorporating training through the Speech Pathology section and the GRECC.
The Speech Pathology Section offers services to inpatient and outpatient Veterans in a Level 1B (second highest medical complexity) acute care hospital comprised of 113 inpatient hospital beds (including residents of the Community Living Center and hospice care unit) and a 16-bed intensive care unit. The CF 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 (videofluoroscopy), 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 laryngovideostroboscopy), head and neck cancer, total laryngectomy education and tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis maintenance. CFs will be a part of interdisciplinary clinics, collaborating with ENT physicians and dieticians as part of the Interdisciplinary Voice Clinic, Dysphagia Clinic and Intensive Dysphagia Treatment Program. The CF will also have the opportunity to explore the use of high resolution pharyngeal manometry as part of the dysphagia profile.
The CF 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, and/or cognitive intervention from the Speech Pathology service. Additionally, the CF trainee will complete a dysphagia-focused research project through integration with Dr. Rogus-Pulia’s research program. We 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.
- This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
- 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**
- Resume
- Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, and why you would like to be part of our team at the VA
- 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)
All application packets must be emailed by 1/22/2024
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please email applications to: madisonvacfy@medicine.wisc.edu
Please contact us with questions: (608) 256-1901
Jodi Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Speech Pathology Supervisor
Extension 17162
Jodi.Hernandez@va.gov
Joanne Yee, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist/Clinical Program Coordinator
VA Intensive Dysphagia Treatment Program
Extension 17647
Joanne.Yee@va.gov