VA 2021-2022 Clinical Fellowship

2021-2022

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

Atlanta Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Decatur, GA

Deadline for applications: February 8, 2021

The Atlanta VA Health Care System is seeking candidates for its 2021-2022 Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship.

The Atlanta VA Health Care System is compromised of the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics, a domiciliary, and a Community Living Center. The Medical Center is comprised of approximately 300 hospital beds. The Trinka Davis Veterans Village is comprised of 42 Community Living Center beds. Annually, more than 130,000 veterans receive health care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. We are affiliated with the Emory University School of Medicine and located in the heart of Decatur, near midtown Atlanta, adjacent to Emory University. The Speech Pathology team serves inpatients, outpatients, and residents of our Community Living Center.

The clinical fellow (CF) will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, Medicine, TBI/Polytrauma, Nutrition, Nursing, Radiology, and other rehabilitation therapies. The CF will gain experience and provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation/treatment of veterans with swallowing, speech and language, cognitive, and voice disorders. The use of virtual care will also be emphasized. The CF may also gain specialized experience in artificial airways, neurogenic communication disorders, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, laryngectomy care, and COVID-19 recovery. We are seeking candidates with experience and a strong interest in medical speech pathology, as well as a desire to grow professionally in a complex and learning-oriented medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The clinical fellowship is a one-year, temporary appointment, without potential to become permanent.
Start Date: Summer 2021
Applicants with a strong academic background and clinical experience in medical speech pathology are preferred.
Interviews will be conducted by video. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by February 19^th.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

1-2 page resume including all relevant experience
Cover letter describing your background and professional interests

Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors

All application documents must be received by Monday, February 8, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please email applications to: Kathleen.Kaminski@va.gov

Salt Lake City VA CF

The George E Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT is pleased to announce the availability of one Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, to begin late Summer or early Fall of 2021. This one-year position will be full-time (40 hours/week) with an approximate salary of $39,423 + benefits. The SLC VAMC is located on a 70 acre campus situated at the foot of the rugged Wasatch Mountains overlooking
the city below. The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, and world class skiing & cultural venues including concerts, theatre, and dining opportunities.

The George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a 121 – bed tertiary care facility serving Veterans residing within a 25,000 square mile area within VISN 19. It is closely affiliated with the University of Utah School of Medicine. SLC VAMC offers traditional and specialty care services including pathology, radiology, neurology, nuclear medicine and psychiatry. We provide Telehealth services to Veterans living in rural settings
and are a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III) providing services for OEF/OIF Veterans. Our Speech-Language Pathology Section maintains close interaction with a variety of teams including Radiology, Geriatrics, Otolaryngology, Nutrition, Prosthetics & Sensory Aids, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and treatment of adults with dysphagia (including fluoroscopy & FEES), cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria and voice disorders including special populations (i.e. H&N Cancer and Transgender).

Interested applicants should submit the following via email to tiffany.atkinson@va.gov:
(1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
(2) Resume/CV
(3) Two letters of recommendation (include these in your email attachment, do not send separately)
(4) Graduate transcripts (unofficial copy permitted)
-Email subject should read “First & Last name, 2021 CFY Packet” and be submitted in a single PDF.
-Application Deadline: February 4, 2021. Late or incomplete packets will not be considered.
-Candidates for interviews will be notified on or around February 18, 2021.
-Interviews for top candidates will tentatively be scheduled the first week of March (via videoconference)
-Please email if at any time you have questions or your submitted application packet may be removed from the review/consideration process. Email: tiffany.atkinson@va.gov

CFY at West Palm Beach VAMC

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR (CFY) OPPORTUNITY

West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Position begins: Summer 2021

Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 5, 2021

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is a dynamic hospital comprised of 180 hospital beds (Intensive Care, Acute Medicine, Blind Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Health) as well as 120 Community Living Center (CLC) beds and a dedicated Hospice Unit. The WPB VAMC serves as a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III). In addition, we provide comprehensive telemedicine and homecare services to veterans in the community. Veterans also participate in treatment and support groups facilitated by the speech-language pathologists focusing on Parkinson’s Disease, Post-CVA Communication Skills, and Laryngectomy.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and evidence based treatment of adults with dysphagia, cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria and voice disorders. The candidate will also develop skills in fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, and post- laryngectomy voice restoration. In addition, the Clinical Fellow will receive training in assistive technology (AAC) for augmenting communication and cognition. We also work closely with the OEF/OIF/OND population, addressing their speech, language, and cognitive concerns. Veterans are seen along the continuum of care, including ER admission, intensive/acute care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient and telemedicine rehabilitation. Our Speech-Language Pathology section maintains close interaction with a variety of specialty services, including Audiology, Otolaryngology, Radiology, Neurology, Psychology, Social Work, Pulmonary Medicine, Neuropsychology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nutrition & Food Service, Blind Rehabilitation, and Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service. In addition, the Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility.

We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in adult medical speech-language pathology and internship experience in the acute care medical setting. The candidate must possess the ability to learn in a fast paced clinical environment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

▪ The CF position is twelve months to begin Summer 2021.

▪ 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend of $41,993.00 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: Ann.Wick@va.gov

1. Resume.

2. Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests and why you would like to complete your CFY in the VA.

3. Names and Contact Information of 2 references from clinical supervisors.

4. Graduate program transcript (may be unofficial).

5. CFY Candidacy Experience Document.

Application e-mail must be received by 2/5/2021.

▪ Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

▪ The anticipated timeframe to begin virtual interviews is February 2021.

VAMC San Diego Speech Pathology CFY position

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CFY position at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, San Diego, CA

ONE full-time, one year (12 month) Clinical Fellowship position available.

*Must be a US Citizen for this opportunity.

*Previous medical placement required.

*Applicants with a strong academic/clinical background in dysphagia (including MBSS/FEES), language disorders, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice and prior VA placement are preferred.

The San Diego VA Speech Pathology Department provides services to a varied outpatient population and to inpatients throughout the medical center. The Clinical Fellow will be expected to evaluate and treat patients within the Outpatient Clinic, Spinal Cord Injury unit, Comprehensive Inpatient Acute Rehab unit, Community Living Center, Palliative unit, Psych unit, ICU and medical surgical floors. Some of the populations served included neuro (CVA, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s), head and neck cancer, vent/trach, mTBI, TBI, voice and alaryngeal speakers. Specialty procedures provided include FEES, MBSS, video stroboscopy and voice prosthesis management.

The appointment is 12 months, 2080 hours. Start date as early as June 2021; no later than September 2021.

Work week=40 hours. Tour to be discussed at interview. Speech Pathology services are offered at this site 7 days/week. The stipend has historically been approximately $43,000 + benefits

Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2021.

Interested applicants should submit the following in a single package to Jack Hughes, Administrative Officer for the Audiology/Speech Pathology Service at jack.hughes@va.gov. Only complete packages received by deadline will be considered.

1. A letter of interest in the position (cover letter)

2. A Vitae/Resume

3. Two signed letters of recommendation

4. Graduate school transcripts (official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted)

5. Contact information for 2 references

6. Start date availability

Select applicants will be contacted for an interview. Contact for interviews will occur after the deadline.

Clinical Fellowship in Speech Language Pathology

About the program

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) post graduate degree fellowship in speech-language pathology is a full-time position that lasts for 12 months, and is primarily clinical in nature. Clinical training occurs at the Child Development & Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) Clinics at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Oregon Health & Science University. Training and mentorship are provided by our faculty of 8 speech-language pathologists. Training experiences include interdisciplinary team assessments in the Craniofacial, Feeding, Autism, Down Syndrome, Child Development, and Neurodevelopment Clinics. The fellowship also includes treatment of children with communication disorders at community placements or at the CDRC clinics.

In addition to clinical experience, the clinical fellow will also participate in:

Interdisciplinary training in the LEND program
Weekly interdisciplinary seminars with topics related to community outreach, family issues that affect children with developmental disabilities, leadership, and policy development
Engagement in a family mentoring experience
Engagement in a leadership/community engagement project
A research project and presentation under the guidance of a mentor
Leadership and teaching opportunities
Opportunities for continuing education
The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program at the CDRC is recognized as one of the premier programs in the country for training leadership in clinical care and coordination, family systems, education, public policy, community resources, and advocacy for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, utilizing an interdisciplinary model. Our annual LEND program includes faculty and a cohort of approximately 16 long term trainees from 12 disciplines, including speech- language pathology.

This fellowship is co-sponsored by the Division of Speech-Language Pathology and the Institute on Development & Disability at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

How to apply

Applicants must be a US Citizen or have a permanent residency Visa, have the minimum of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, a conditional license to practice in the state of Oregon (can be arranged after acceptance into the program), and meet all the requirements for clinical certification except the Clinical Fellowship. Oregon Health & Science University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, and successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse community populations. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.

Applicants must submit:

A letter of intent including background and areas of interest;
A resume; and
Two letters of recommendation
We request that the letter of intent and resume be submitted by the candidate via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu.

We request that all letters of recommendation be submitted by the recommender via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. Please include the first and last name of the candidate in the heading of the email.

Complete Applications must be received by January 31, 2021 to be considered. Terms

Modest stipends will be available for the 2021-22 academic year. Stipends are contingent upon continued grant funding. Fellowships are funded by a grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The beginning date for the fellowship is the first week of September.

Once selected, trainees will be required to demonstrate that they have health insurance and that they have received all required vaccinations.

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Fellows are required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations, and if the full panel required by OHSU is not current, then they will need to update vaccinations at their expense. Current required vaccinations include: Diphtheria+Tetanus (within the last 10 years), Polio, Rubella, and Rubeola, or proof of prior disease. Additionally, Hepatitis B vaccination is encouraged, but not required. For more information about required vaccinations, please contact Nicole Valdivia Nava navan@ohsu.edu

Fellows are required to provide proof of personal medical insurance coverage prior to starting training, and must maintain that coverage over the course of the training period. Additional financial support is added to the stipend to assist with obtaining insurance (see Stipend/Benefits).

Inquiries should be addressed to

Hannah Sanford-Keller, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P.

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
LEND Training Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathology Institute on Development and Disability
LEND Program
707 S.W. Gaines Street
Portland, OR 97239-3098
503-494-2737
Fax: 503-494-6868
sanfordh@ohsu.edu

LEND Speech-Language Pathology Fellowship

In addition to clinical experience, the clinical fellow will also participate in:

Interdisciplinary training in the LEND program
Weekly interdisciplinary seminars with topics related to community outreach, family issues that affect children with developmental disabilities, leadership, and policy development
Engagement in a family mentoring experience
Engagement in a leadership/community engagement project
A research project and presentation under the guidance of a mentor
Leadership and teaching opportunities
Opportunities for continuing education

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program at the CDRC is recognized as one of the premier programs in the country for training leadership in clinical care and coordination, family systems, education, public policy, community resources, and advocacy for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, utilizing an interdisciplinary model. Our annual LEND program includes faculty and a cohort of approximately 16 long term trainees from 12 disciplines, including speech-language pathology.

This fellowship is co-sponsored by the Division of Speech-Language Pathology and the Institute on Development and Disability at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

How to apply

Applicants must submit:

A letter of intent including background and areas of interest;
A resume; and
Two letters of recommendation

We request that the letter of intent and resume be submitted by the candidate via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu.

We request that all letters of recommendation be submitted by the recommender via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. Please include the first and last name of the candidate in the heading of the email.

Complete Applications must be received by January 31, 2021 to be considered.

Terms

Modest stipends will be available for the 2021-22 academic year. Stipends are contingent upon continued grant funding. Fellowships are funded by a grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The beginning date for the fellowship is the first week of September.

Once selected, trainees will be required to demonstrate that they have health insurance and that they have received all required vaccinations.

Inquiries should be addressed to

Hannah Sanford-Keller, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
LEND Training Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathology
Institute on Development and Disability
LEND Program
707 S.W. Gaines Street
Portland, OR 97239-3098
503-494-2737
Fax: 503-494-6868
sanfordh@ohsu.edu

Infinity Rehab Hiring

Opportunities for a SLP-CCC or a medical CF working with geriatrics in skilled nursing settings. We have full-time and PRN opportunities available in these locations:

Las Vegas, NV
Albuquerque, NM

We are excited about the changes in healthcare and are committed to the use of standardized measures and evidence-based practice. Our Speech Pathologists are trained in Functional Communication Measures and collecting NOMS data.

Infinity Rehab is led by therapists (our VP is an SLP!). We are true to our mission – to enhance the lives of everyone we serve – and to our values of integrity, passion, quality, innovation, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Email or call Cindy Lech for more information or to apply:

P: 503-783-7224

E: clech@infinityrehab.com

SLP/CFY Job Opportunities in Oregon!

Reliant Rehabilitation has some great opportunities available for Speech Language Pathologist in Oregon!

We are now looking for SLPs to join our team in Roseburg and Grants Pass, OR

New grads are welcome and supervision can be provided

Also offering a sign on bonus of $5,000 or take advantage of our tuition repayment plan!

Erika Cabrera

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reliant Rehabilitation
Office: 972-890-9104
Cell: 214-901-8557

Web: www.reliant-rehab.com

Full Time Perm-Direct Hire SLP Positions

Pediatrics – CFs considered
• Florida: OP Clinic in the Ft. Lauderdale area

Adult/Medical – CFs considered
• North Dakota: SNF in NW ND near Dakota Park
• Louisiana: SNF 45 minutes northeast of Alexandria
• Alabama: SNF an hour northwest of Dothan

Adult/Medical – CCCs required
• Kansas: SNF in the Coffeyville/Independence area
• Massachusetts: SNF in the Peabody area

We specialize exclusively in securing quality Full Time Perm PT, OT, SLP positions in all settings nationwide. With over a decade of industry expertise, we’re here to help!

Please reply with a resume & best time to chat.

Kent Skates / Owner, Recruiter
Call/Text: (205) 563-8262
Email: kent@heartandsoulhc.com
#HeartSoulHC

SLP Clinical Fellow opportunity

Scion Staffing, Inc. (www.scionstaffing.com), a full-service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct the search for two Pediatric Speech Pathologist Clinical Fellows for our nonprofit client, a beautiful speech and occupational therapy clinic based in Lakewood, WA. Our client focuses on pediatric skills development in multiple areas including speech and language, cognition, focus/attention, self-regulation and self-care, all while infusing play throughout all aspects of a child’s therapy experience. With 350 patients and over 30 employees, the mission of the clinic is to create a place where therapists of different specializations can collaborate to provide comprehensive care to a child and their family.

The Perks:

Fun and friendly atmosphere – and a beautiful office space located just minutes off of I-5!
Fantastic, high quality equipment.
Manageable case loads and actual time to connect with your patients.
Opportunity for upward mobility!
Salary of $65,000+ depending on experience! And a full range of benefits, including employer paid medical, dental and vision options, 10 days PTO, paid sick days and 9 paid holidays, retirement plan and others.
Provide high quality life-changing therapy to children and support to their families!

Position Overview:

Working alongside a team of 10 other Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Assistants (SLPAs), this role will provide top notch counseling and consultations for patients under the guidance of a SLP Clinical Fellowship mentor. Included activities are:

Evaluate levels of speech, language, or swallowing difficulty;
Identify treatment options;
Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan that addresses specific functional needs;
Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with patients;
Take notes and update patient files;
Create goals and objectives for patients to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges;
Counsel individuals and families on how to cope with communication and swallowing disorders.

If you are a recent graduate of a Master’s program in Speech Language Pathology (or its equivalent) and are seeking a clinical fellowship with a strong, well-established private practice and the opportunity for future career growth, this is the role for you!

What You Bring:

We are seeking candidates who have:

Completed all academic course work for a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology (or its equivalent);
Completed a clinical practicum;
A desire to work in pediatric language therapy.

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration please submit your resume in Word or PDF format via https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/6850

About Our Firm:

Scion Staffing is a top temporary staffing agency and executive search firm, connecting leading companies and organizations with impeccable talent. Through our innovative team-building and staffing solutions, we bridge the gap in temporary staffing, as well as contract-to-hire employment, contingent search, and executive searches. The Business Times has recognized us as a top staffing from 2010-2019, and our clients return to us for a variety of opportunities.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.