SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
OPPORTUNITY
VA MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Tentative start: July 2017
Deadline for applications: March 24, 2017
The VA Mountain Home Health Care System clinical fellowship provides experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders/dysphagia, and voice disorders. The Clinical Fellow can expect training in performing fluoroscopic swallow evaluations, stroboscopic voice evaluations, post laryngectomy voice restoration, Clinical Video Telehealth, as well as assistive technology for augmenting communication and cognition. The clinical fellow works closely with a variety of specialty services and teams including Gastroenterology, Radiology, Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, Pulmonology, Primary Care, and the Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Program.
We are currently accepting applications for a Clinical Fellow at Mountain Home, Tennessee with experience in the hospital, outpatient clinic, and Community Living Center (CLC). The hospital setting includes experiences in acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and Clinical Video Telehealth. The CLC provides short-term rehab, respite, hospice/palliative care, and long-term care. Outcomes/Evidence based practice for treatment across communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders is emphasized.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
* CF positions are twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin July 2016.
* CF positions are 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes salary, health
benefits, and sick and annual leave.
* 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:
Please send the following items all together in the SAME e-mail or packet:
1) Letter of interest with a brief overview of clinical experiences and interests
2) Resume/CV
3) 2 Letters of Recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors –Letters should be scanned and emailed directly in same packet or hard copy sent to the address below.
4) Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be unofficial)
All application packets must be received by COB on Friday, March 24, 2017. All interviews will be held by early April 2017 (in person or by videoconference). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
For further information or questions, interested candidates may contact Patrick Henley, MS, CCC-SLP, at
VA Mountain Home Health Care System
P.O. Box 4000
Speech-Language Pathology Clinic (126)
Attention: Patrick Henley, SLP
Mountain Home, TN 37684