The Washington DC VA Medical Center is seeking candidates for a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical
Fellowship position for 2021-2022
The clinical fellow will gain experience in evaluation and treatment of adults with traumatic brain injury, cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and dysphonia. Clinical fellows will also receive training in performing modified barium swallow, FEES, and stroboscopy studies; and providing gender affirming voice services, pre- and post- laryngectomy education and voice restoration, and assessing patients for use of assistive technology. The CF will manage their own caseload and see patients along the continuum of care from intensive care units, outpatient care, sub-acute rehab, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. They will gain experience in conducting both individual and
group therapy sessions. The CF will also interact with a variety of specialty services including neurology, rehab medicine, ENT and laryngology, geriatrics, and primary care, as well as participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
If you are interested in applying for a CFY at the DC VA, please submit a statement of intent, resume, and two recommendation letters by February 15, 2021 to katherine.parsons@va.gov. Interviews will be conducted via videoconference and scheduled in February and March 2021. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a 12-month position with no expectation of continued employment, with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick & annual leave.