The VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
is currently accepting applications for two
SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES
Positions begin: Summer or Early Fall 2023
Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2023
The VA Puget Sound Health Care System Clinical Fellowships provide experience in medical speech pathology. Outcomes and evidence based practice is emphasized. The Clinical Fellow may have opportunity for specialized training in endoscopy, post laryngectomy voice restoration, and assistive technology. The Clinical Fellow may work closely with a variety of specialty services and teams, including Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, Otolaryngology, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Primary Care, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Care Teams, Spinal Cord Injury and Disease Unit, and the Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Program.
The Clinical Fellowship is divided into 3-4 separate rotations, located at both the Seattle and American Lake Divisions (in Lakewood Washington). Between both divisions, training in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and spinal cord injury units, a community living center, and specialty outpatient clinics (e.g. ALS, Polytrauma, Stroke) will be offered. The fellow will also have opportunities to participate in additional learning through SLP journal club, national and local quality improvement programs, surgical observations and multiple Interdisciplinary team presentations and collaborations. Our staff Speech Pathologists are devoted to our training/mentoring program and clinical fellows can expect to work closely with their clinical supervisors as they develop advanced clinical skills. We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in medical speech pathology, an ability to learn in a fast paced environment, have a strong academic background, and some clinical experience in a medical setting.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIRMENTS:
- CF positions are temporary appointments, full time for twelve months; tentatively scheduled to begin between July 2023 through August 2023.
- CF positions are 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick and annual leave.
- Only US citizens are eligible to apply.
- Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.) is required.
- Candidate should demonstrate an enthusiasm for Medical Speech Pathology with interest in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia, as evidenced by academic transcripts
- Virtual interviews will be scheduled with the selection team for top candidates late February 2023.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
Submit the following items as a single PDF document by close of business (5 pm PST) on January 31 , 2023.
Please email completed application packet to Junette Hope McGougin, Speech Pathology Health Professions Trainee Coordinator @ Junette.McGougin2@va.gov .
Please label PDF as follows: “LASTNAME.VAPUGETSOUND.CFY2023”
- Resume/CV
- Letter of interest including your background, professional interest and objective
- 2 Letters of Recommendation signed by faculty or clinical practicum supervisors-adult medical placement preferred when possible. Please include these letters in your single PDF file, do not send separately.
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be official or unofficial)
- A brief (1/2 – 1 page) summary of a memorable assessment and/or course of intervention with a patient: provide a brief overview of your history with the patient, and why this experience was memorable.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications that do not conform with these instructions will not be considered.