Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship Year Opportunity
JESSE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER (JBVAMC)
Position Begins: Summer/Early Fall 2017
Deadline for Applications: COB March 14th, 2017
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, outpatients, and residents of the Community Living Center. 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, and a tracheostomy. The CF may also gain specialized experience in cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with TBI/Polytrauma and laryngectomy care. 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 CF position is twelve months, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend of $42,650 plus health benefits, sick and annual leave – This is 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 evidenced-based practice – Only US citizens are eligible to apply, and late or incomplete applications will not be considered
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING: Email the following (in a single PDF document) by COB 3/14/2017 to Rachel.Kesler@va.gov
– Resume
– Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
– Letter of intent describing why you would like to be part of our team
– 2 letters of recommendation
– Clinical Experience Questions Document (See attached: JBVAMC_2017-2018_CFY)
Interviews will be scheduled for Thursday April 6th , 2017 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.