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SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce two Clinical Fellowship opportunities for 2024-2025. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the Speech-Language Pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. These positions are temporary appointments, not to exceed one year. Applicants must be US citizens and have graduated from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program and be eligible for a Texas Speech-Language Pathology Intern License.

The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, a level 1A – high complexity facility, is the primary training site and will offer the clinical fellow experience in evaluation and treatment of cognitive communication, language, motor speech, swallowing, and voice disorders. Clinical rotations will include outpatient clinic, acute inpatient care and inpatient Polytrauma Rehabilitation. Training will include:

• Fluoroscopic/Endoscopic swallow evaluations
• Stroboscopic voice evaluations
• ALS multidisciplinary clinic
• Gender affirming voice therapy
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with head and neck cancer
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with TBI and disorders of consciousness
• Evaluation and training for use of assistive technology
• Palliative care and hospice

Clinical Fellows with South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) will be collaborating with a variety of specialty services to include ENT, PM&R, Neurology, Pulmonary, Oncology, PT, OT, RT, Rec therapy, Nutrition, Chaplain service and many more.

The Speech-Language Pathology staff at STVHCS is very proud of our fellowship training program. To help potential applicants determine if San Antonio may be a good match, please see attached personal statements from our program alumni.

Interested applicants are to submit the following documents no later than February 2, 2024, to be considered.

• Resume
• Letter of intent
• Two letters of recommendation

Electronic submission of documents as a single PDF is preferred. If letters of recommendation are to be sent separate, applicants must assure the document clearly state the name of the applicant.

Electronic document submissions to: gerardo.gutierrez@va.gov and sierra.adachi@va.gov

Please contact Gerardo Gutierrez and Sierra Adachi via email with any questions regarding the fellowship or submission process.

 

Clinical Fellowship Program Alumni Sheet – OPA Approved

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is currently accepting applications for a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship candidate for 2024-2025

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is pleased to announce a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship (CF) position for the 2024-2025 year. The Clinical Fellowship provides a well-rounded experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults in all areas of medical speech pathology including dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, and tracheostomy. Specialty areas in head & neck cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, TBI, trach/vent, AAC, and transgender voice are also offered. Our department serves inpatients, outpatients (in-clinic and telehealth), and rehabilitation residents of the Community Living Center.

Over the course of this year long rotation, the Clinical Fellow can expect to have a combination of inpatient and outpatient experience to include training in swallow evaluations (bedside, fluoroscopic, and endoscopic), endoscopic voice evaluations (flexible and rigid), post laryngectomy voice restoration, language and cognitive therapy, participation in comprehensive rehab teams for ALS, Parkinson’s, and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), as well as assistive technology for augmentative communication. The CF will work with a variety of specialty services and teams via interdisciplinary rounds and collaboration, including: Otolaryngology, General Medicine Hospitalist teams, Nursing, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, SCI, and Primary Care.

Located in the high desert of northern New Mexico, Albuquerque experiences four seasons a year which allows for the enjoyment of one of the most diverse geographical regions in the country year-round. Running along the Rio Grande trail, hiking, mountain and road biking, climbing, boating, and winter sports are all within a 20 minute to 2-hour drive. Albuquerque has a unique and rich culture, southwest cuisine, and thriving local brewery scene. The University and downtown have a variety of shops, restaurants, and monthly activities. The world-renowned Balloon Fiesta is hosted
annually in October.

The position is tentatively scheduled to begin late summer of 2024 and is a full time (Monday-Friday) 12 month position, with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick & annual leave.

Instructions to apply:
Email the following to Rebecca.Brinkerhoff@va.gov:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (can be included in PDF packet or sent separate)
• Graduate transcript (may be unofficial)

Please send documents as a single PDF. Email subject should read “LAST NAME_2024_25 CFY”.

All application packets must be received by close of business (5pm MST) on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Interviews for selected applicants will be scheduled for late February 2024 (in person or via videoconference). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information or questions, please contact Rebecca Brinkerhoff at Rebecca.Brinkerhoff@va.gov or (505) 265-1711 x2135.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Positions begin: Summer or Early Fall 2024

Deadline for applications: 2/5/2024

www.va.gov/cincinnati-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/speech-pathology-clinical-fellowship/

The Speech-Language Pathology Service at Cincinnati VA Medical Center offers one-year Clinical Fellowship opportunities in Speech-Language Pathology. Clinical fellows are full-time, funded employees who have the opportunity to achieve their clinical learning goals, including development of advanced practice skills, while being mentored by experienced clinicians. Fellows work and learn in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings within the Medical Center, and they engage in interprofessional practice with specialty services including Neurology, Otolaryngology, Medicine, Oncology, TBI/Polytrauma, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies. Hands-on clinical teaching and supervision allow Fellows to develop the skills and abilities needed to manage a full-time, complex patient caseload. Fellows also engage in a variety of didactic and academic learning opportunities, including participation in interdisciplinary and community SLP journal clubs, attendance at College of Medicine Grand Rounds, surgical observations, onsite training in flexible endoscopy, and opportunities for postgraduate learning through in-person and virtual trainings and conferences. In addition, Fellows will participate in clinical research and/or quality improvement programs that can train skills necessary for a future career incorporating clinical research.

The Speech Pathology Section serves acute and critical care inpatients, outpatients, and residents of a Community Living Center. Fellows will gain experience and provide services in all general areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation and treatment of individuals with dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, and tracheostomy. They will also gain experience in subspecialty areas of speech language pathology, which may vary according to the specific professional goals and interests of the selected Fellows. Overall, we are seeking candidates with a strong interest in medical speech pathology and a desire to grow and develop professionally in a fast-paced, learning-oriented medical setting.

Application and Employment Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• English language proficiency
• Commitment to 12 months of federal employment at Cincinnati VA Medical Center
• Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.)
• Eligibility for licensure in speech-language pathology and application for conditional licensure
• Strong academic performance and interest in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia, as evidenced by academic transcripts
• Interviews will be scheduled in mid-February with the selection team for top candidates, in person or via videoconference

Instructions for Applying:

Items listed below must be incorporated into a single PDF file, in the order listed, and sent via email. All application packets must be received by midnight of the specified date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets that do not conform with these instructions will not be considered.

• Resume or CV
• Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, and goals
• Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial or copies)
• 2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (include these in your single PDF file, do not send separately)

Please contact Dr. Kathy Welden, Speech Pathology Traineeship Coordinator, with any questions as you move through the application process.

All application packets must be emailed by Monday, 2/5/2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications that do not conform with these instructions will not be considered.

For more information about the positions, please visit: www.va.gov/cincinnati-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/speech-pathology-clinical-fellowship/

Please email applications to: (both)

Kathy Welden, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S kathy.welden@va.gov

Laura Klug, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS laura.klug@va.gov

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is currently accepting applications for one Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship candidate for 2024-2025

The Southern Arizona VA in Tucson, AZ is offering an exciting Clinical Fellowship experience serving inpatients, outpatients, and rehabilitation residents of our Community Living Center. This dynamic setting provides training in evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, and voice disorders. The Clinical Fellow will gain experience in performing swallow evaluations (bedside, fluoroscopic, and endoscopic), endoscopic voice evaluations, post-laryngectomy voice restoration, language and cognitive evaluations and treatment, gender-affirming voice and communication, as well as assistive technology for augmenting communication and cognition. The CF will work professionally with a variety of specialty services and interdisciplinary teams, such as ENT, Polytrauma/TBI clinic, Transgender & Gender Diverse clinic, ALS clinic, PT/OT, Nutrition, Nursing, and General Medicine.

Tucson boasts a unique culture, landscape, and food scene. Central and Downtown Tucson are full of shops, restaurants, breweries, and activities. The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Rodeo, El Tour de Tucson, and All Souls Procession are annual events not to be missed. With 350 sunny days a year our outdoor activities are bountiful (hiking, biking, climbing). Summers are hot (but it is a “dry” heat) and winters are lovely! Weekend or day trips can take you to snow, water, more mountains, and even the Grand Canyon.

*The position is tentatively scheduled to begin during the Summer to early Fall of 2024 and is a full time, 12-month commitment (M-F 40 hrs/wk), with a compensation package including salary, health benefits, sick and annual leave.
*This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
*Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

Instruction for applying:
For consideration, please send the following in one single PDF file (lastname.first name) via email to
Cheryl.Wortzel@va.gov: (Email subject should read “2024 CF”)

• resume/CV
• letter of interest
• graduate transcripts (unofficial are permitted)
• 2 letters of recommendation signed by clinical supervisors

All complete applications are due by close of business February 5, 2024. Interviews will tentatively take place with select candidates in Feb/March 2024. For further information or questions, please contact Cheryl Wortzel at Cheryl.Wortzel@va.gov or (520) 792-1450 x5275.

Cheryl Wortzel, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology (3A-117)
3601 S. 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723
(520) 792-1450 x5275
Cheryl.Wortzel@va.gov

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) is currently accepting applications for TWO
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship candidates for 2024-2025

At PVAHCS, we serve inpatients, outpatients, and residents of the Community Living Center. We deliver services both in person and via telehealth. You will learn to evaluate and treat adults with cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and dysphonia. You will also gain experience with fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care, including acute care, outpatient, and long-term care. You can expect close interaction with a variety of specialty services, including Ear Nose & Throat; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; and Prosthetics & Sensory Aids. We work with a large OEF/OIF population, patients with ALS who are seen in our interdisciplinary ALS clinic, and patients with transgender-related communication needs. PVAHCS Speech Pathologists hold various specialty certifications, including Board Certification in Neurologic Communication Disorders and Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.

Phoenix is America’s fifth largest city, with affordable housing and an extensive freeway system that connects all parts of the valley. Arizona has vast national forest lands that provide a variety of recreational activities, such as skiing, horseback riding, boating, hiking, and camping. The Phoenix metropolitan area has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming pools, and bike paths. For the sports enthusiast, there are professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey teams. Those interested in culture will enjoy world-class concerts, theatre, shopping, and dining.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIRMENTS:

• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position, tentatively scheduled to begin during the summer or early fall of 2024.
• This is a full time (Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week), twelve-month commitment 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.
• Interviews will be scheduled with the selection team for top candidates via video conference.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
For consideration, please e-mail the following to Megan Tomlin, at Megan.tomlin@va.gov:

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors
• Graduate transcript (may be unofficial)

Please send documents as a single PDF when possible titled “Last name, First named”. E-mail subject should read “2024 CF ”.

****Please note, due to significant number of applications received each year, only the first 50 complete application packets received will be considered. This will ensure we are able to fully review and consider all application packet material for each of those 50 applicants. If you are within the first 50 applications received, you will be provided confirmation of receipt.

Application packets must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (MST) Friday, February 2nd, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For additional information or questions, contact Megan Tomlin at megan.tomlin@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin

Position begins: Mid-August/Early September 2024
Deadline for applications: 1/22/2024

A year-long CF position in speech-language pathology is available through the Geriatric Research Education andClinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This will be a blended fellowship experience incorporating training through the Speech Pathology section and the GRECC.

The Speech Pathology Section offers services to inpatient and outpatient Veterans in a Level 1B (second highest medical complexity) acute care hospital comprised of 113 inpatient hospital beds (including residents of the Community Living Center and hospice care unit) and a 16-bed intensive care unit. The CF will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, Med/Surg, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies. All CFs will gain experience and provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation/treatment of individuals with dysphagia (videofluoroscopy), speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders and voice disorders. They will also gain specialized experience in cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with mTBI, neurogenic communication disorders, endoscopic procedures (FEES and laryngovideostroboscopy), head and neck cancer, total laryngectomy education and tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis maintenance. CFs will be a part of interdisciplinary clinics, collaborating with ENT physicians and dieticians as part of the Interdisciplinary Voice Clinic, Dysphagia Clinic and Intensive Dysphagia Treatment Program. The CF will also have the opportunity to explore the use of high resolution pharyngeal manometry as part of the dysphagia profile.

The CF will also participate in several weekly Geriatric-based interdisciplinary clinics. Trainees will be integrated directly into these interdisciplinary geriatrics teams and, through administration of standardized screening tools, will identify those Veterans who would benefit from additional dysphagia, speech/language, and/or cognitive intervention from the Speech Pathology service. Additionally, the CF trainee will complete a dysphagia-focused research project through integration with Dr. Rogus-Pulia’s research program. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in medical speech pathology, geriatrics, and dysphagia research, as well as a desire to grow
professionally in a fast-paced, learning-oriented medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• CF positions are for one year.
• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
• 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:

**ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SCANNED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND EMAILED**

• Resume
• Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, and why you would like to be part of our team at the VA
• Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
• 2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (include these in your scanned email attachment; do not send separately)

All application packets must be emailed by 1/22/2024
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please email applications to: madisonvacfy@medicine.wisc.edu

Please contact us with questions: (608) 256-1901

Jodi Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Speech Pathology Supervisor
Extension 17162
Jodi.Hernandez@va.gov

Joanne Yee, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist/Clinical Program Coordinator
VA Intensive Dysphagia Treatment Program
Extension 17647
Joanne.Yee@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MOUNTAIN HOME (JAMES H. QUILLEN) VAMC

MOUNTAIN HOME, TN

Tentative start: July 2024

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2024

We are currently accepting applications for a clinical fellow at Mountain Home, Tennessee. The setting includes experiences in acute and critical care, outpatient clinic, and the CLC, which 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.

The Mountain Home VAMC clinical fellowship provides experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, and voice disorders. The clinical fellow can expect training in performing fluoroscopic swallow evaluations, stroboscopic voice evaluations, post laryngectomy voice restoration, and 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• CF positions are twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin July 2024.
• 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 strong academic backgrounds and clinical experience in medical speech pathology willbe considered. Experience including neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia 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. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors –letters should be emailed or mailed with the complete application packet. It is preferred that individuals completing recommendations provide those to the applicant for submission with the packet, however if those writing your letter(s) of recommendation prefer that you not read them, they may send by separate email. Multiple submissions may impact review of your application.
4. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be unofficial)

**Incomplete or late packets will not be considered

All application packets must be received by COB March 1, 2024. Any interviews will be held in March (likely by phone or video).

For submissions, further information, or questions, interested candidates may contact Patrick Henley, MS, CCC-SLP, at Patrick.henley1@va.gov.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR (CFY) OPPORTUNITY
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Position begins: Summer/Fall 2024
Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 2, 2024

 

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is offering a comprehensive Clinical Fellowship experience serving patients throughout the continuum of care, including inpatients, outpatients, and residents in the Community Living Center (CLC) and Hospice units. In addition, we provide telemedicine  and weekly Loud Crowd group treatment to veterans in the community.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and evidence based treatment of adults with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-communication impairments, motor-speech disorders, and voice disorders. The candidate will develop skills in performing swallowing evaluations (including fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations), endoscopic voice evaluations, assistive technology (AAC), and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Our hospital also serves as a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III). In addition, the Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility. The Clinical Fellow will participate in a robust program targeting management of speech, swallowing, and cognition in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. 

We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in adult medical speech-language pathology and internship experience in the acute care medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The CF position is twelve months to begin Summer/Fall 2024.
• 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend  of $43,908 plus medical and leave benefits.
• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
• Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please submit the following in a single scanned PDF File via e-mail to: Anne.ClotaireAntoine@va.gov

1. Resume.
2. Letter of interest
3. 2 Letters of recommendation signed by clinical supervisors & their contact information.
4. Graduate program transcript (may be unofficial).
5. .SLP Clinical Fellowship Candidacy Experience

Application e-mail must be received by COB 2/2/2024.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Virtual interviews will be scheduled mid-February  2024.

Miami VA Healthcare System

Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Opportunity 2024-2025

The Miami VA Healthcare System Audiology and Speech Pathology (ASP) Service is excited to announce a full time Clinical Fellowship opportunity for 2024-2025!

The Speech Pathology program at the Miami VA provides a wide range of services and a dynamic learning environment. We are a Level III Polytrauma Clinic Support Team and are part of the CARF accredited acute rehab unit.

The Clinical Fellow will provide diagnostic and intervention services to outpatients (including telehealth), inpatients, and Community Living Center (CLC) residents. The Clinical Fellow will work and collaborate closely with specialty and interdisciplinary teams including Otolaryngology, Radiology, Nutrition, Geriatrics, Spinal Cord, Neurology, Critical Care, Military to VA (polytrauma), Radiation-Oncology, Home-Based Primary Care and Palliative Care. We provide the opportunity to gain experience with instrumental exams (fluoroscopy, FEES, videostroboscopy), cognitive-communication evaluation and treatment, as well as various special populations (head & neck cancer, post laryngectomy voice restoration, and neurodegenerative disorders). In addition, the clinical fellow will also gain acute rehabilitation experience on our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP) unit.

The Miami VA is located close to Midtown and Downtown areas where there is a plethora of restaurants, shops, and cultural activities. Miami hosts Art Basel, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, multiple boat shows, and is home to the Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Miami Dolphins and Inter Miami CF. The weather is warm and allows residents to take advantage of the beach and Florida Keys year-round!

Position information:

1. Temporary, full time (40hrs/week) 12-month appointment
2. Tentative start date: June/July 2024
3. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
4. Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.) is required.
5. The compensation package includes base salary as well as medical and leave benefits.

 

Interested applicants should submit the following as one complete packet:

1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. Graduate transcript (official or unofficial)
4. Two to three references: Point of Contact, Phone Number and Email.

Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

We view the CFY as a year of advanced clinical learning.  Any highly motivated individual interested in working and learning in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, and who has strong academic credentials and internship experience in a medical setting should apply.

 

Please submit your application packet as a single PDF document to:

Shara.Pegelow@va.gov