Position begins: 8/17/20
Deadline for applications: 1/31/2020
The Speech Pathology program at the San Francisco VA Health Care System provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services for inpatients, out-patients (including telehealth delivery of care) and residents of our Community Living Center for Veteran populations ranging from young adult to geriatric. The CF will provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, and may also gain specialized experience in endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, tracheostomy, post-laryngectomy voice restoration, AAC use particularly in the ALS population and experience with certified LSVT clinicians as the SFVA Medical Center has 1 of the 6 PADRECC Centers in the VHA.
The SFVA Medical Center is an integral part of the medical residency program of UC San Francisco and enjoys a dynamic teaching/learning environment. The CF will interact with a variety of specialty services, including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Otolaryngology, Radiology, Pulmonary, OT/PT, N&FS, Nursing, Palliative Care and Respiratory Therapy.
We are seeking clinical fellow with a strong interest in general medical speech pathology and internship experience in the acute care medical setting. The candidate must have the ability to learn in a fast-paced clinical environment. LSVT Certification and FEES experience is a plus.
General Information:
- CF position is a temporary appointment, full-time for 12 months beginning on 8/17/20
- Only US citizens are eligible to apply
- $47,362.00 stipend plus medical and leave benefits
Interested applicants should submit the following as one completed packet via email by 1/31/20:
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- Currently available official or unofficial graduate transcript
- Two letters of recommendations signed by clinical supervisors
Please email completed packets as a single .pdf to: