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Speech-Language Pathology Advanced ICU Fellowship

This intensive 13-month fellowship program will allow you to participate in a clinical practice with a focus on evaluation and treatment of the ICU patient. The goal of this fellowship is to provide mentorship and advanced practice experience with a complex patient population in the intensive care unit and offer support to work toward completion of the Board Specialty Certification in Swallowing.

The fellowship is designed for speech-language pathologists who:

• have completed their clinical fellowship
• have their certificate of clinical competency from ASHA
• are eligible for Maryland state license

Application deadline: April 1, 2018 | Start Date: August 2018

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical_medicine_rehabilitation/education_training/therapy-residency/speech-language-pathology.html

Speech-Language Pathology Fellowships

Speech-Language Pathology Acute Care and Outpatient Rehabilitation Fellowships

We offer two distinct 13-month speech-language pathology fellowship experiences: one with a focus on acute care, and one in outpatient rehabilitation. Each fellowship includes a combination of clinical, didactic and research experiences. Program highlights include:

• Clinical evaluation and treatment experience in the areas of motor speech, language, cognition, swallowing, speech-generating devices and alternative communication
• Didactic experience, including surgery observations, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, weekly swallowing conference and monthly journal club meetings
• Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile certification
• Participation in scholarly activities, including case presentations, multidisciplinary education and research projects, with the opportunity to present at a conference or submit for publication
• Leadership experience, including mentorship for the next clinical fellowship year
• Participation in Johns Hopkins Research Development Program

Application deadline: March 1, 2018

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/physical_medicine_rehabilitation/education_training/therapy-residency/speech-language-pathology.html

Clinical Fellowship (CF) in Speech Language Pathology 2018-19

Full-time clinical fellowships (2) are being offered at the NW Center for Voice and Swallowing, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. The primary purpose of the program is to train professionals in the areas of voice and swallowing disorders. Training in direct patient care to patients (adult and pediatric) with voice disorders; alaryngeal voice restoration, speech and swallowing disorders after head and neck cancer and adult dysphagia.

Training program description for Speech-Language Pathology 
The training program is primarily clinical in nature. The NWCVS at OHSU has a faculty of 11 speech-language pathologists. Training experiences include interdisciplinary team assessments of adults and children with voice disorders and vocal cord dysfunction, adult dysphagia, alaryngeal rehabilitation, speech and swallowing disorders in the head and neck cancer patient. Independent study and collaborative research is part of the training program. Didactic offerings, both at the NW Center for Voice and Swallowing, Otolaryngology and throughout the greater Oregon Health & Science University augment the Fellowship experience.

Qualifications: Applicants should have the minimum of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and meet all the requirements for certification except the Clinical Fellowship.  Applicants must meet all the requirements for the Oregon Board of Examiners Conditional License in Speech-Language Pathology.

Applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent including background and areas of interest, 2) a resume/CV, 3) three letters of reference qualified to comment on the status of the applicant and 4) a sample of writing (term/research paper, article, thesis, etc.).

Applications due by March 31, 2018. 

Terms: The stipend for 2018-2019 is 43K per annum in addition to health benefits. This is a 12 month appointment.  The beginning date for the fellowship is August 27, 2018 and it ends August 23, 2019.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted starting February 2018. At that time, submit to OHSU’s Human Resources a current Letter of Intention, CV, three letters of recommendation and a sample of your writing (term paper, research article, etc.).
Inquiries should be addressed to:

Donna J Graville, PhD, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor,
Director of the NW Center for Voice and Swallowing
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, PV 01
Portland, OR 97239

503 494-3228 Phone
503 346-6826 Fax
graville@ohsu.edu

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP (CF) IN VOICE, SWALLOWING AND UPPER AIRWAY

Applications due no later than Friday, February 16, 2018

The University of Southern California is an equal opportunity employer

The USC Voice Center, Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Southern California will provide one highly qualified Speech Language Pathology graduated master’s student with a complete 12 month, full time, paid fellowship position dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of people with voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders. The USC Voice Center uses an inter-professional practice model staffed by specialists in Laryngology and Speech-Language Pathology who are recognized for their expertise and mentorship in disorders of voice, swallowing and upper airway. The Fellow will work closely with the faculty in interdisciplinary voice, dysphagia, and upper airway clinics gaining the experience needed to become a skilled independent practitioner under the mentorship of the USC Voice Center faculty. The candidate will be a member of the cutting edge Otolaryngology department at USC and have the benefits of academic and research endeavors with Otolaryngology residents, fellows, audiologists, and other faculty.

This clinical fellowship year offers experience and training in both diagnostic and therapeutic care of voice, professional voice, dysphagia, and upper airway disorders. The Fellow will receive training in instrumental assessment, including advanced flexible and rigid endoscopic laryngeal imaging, FEES, modified barium swallow studies and acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessment. Care of the patient with laryngeal dystonia in inter-professional medical procedure clinics will provide the fellow with experience not often garnered during a clinical fellowship year. Clinical research opportunities are a hallmark of the fellowship given the resources offered through Keck Medicine of USC.

The candidate must have attended an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology and have completed a master’s level course of study prior to beginning the position. All applicants must have graduate transcripts that allow for completion of the required California state temporary licensure (PCE for CF applicants). Licensure is a 4-8 weeks process and must be completed prior to the start date.

The candidate must have solid experience in the evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders through graduate student work. The candidate must present a strong academic background. Experience in working with the singing or acting voice is preferred.

Dates of the fellowship: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019 (fellowship runs one year from start date)

Interested applicant should send the following information and clearly indicate CFY Application 

1. Letter of intent describing interest in the USC Voice Center Fellowship and graduation date
2. Curriculum vitae documenting academic training, externships, research, presentations, and any vocal performance.
3. 2 letters of recommendation. One letter must be from someone who directly supervised the candidate’s clinical experience.

Send to:  Please scan and submit in one email to ehapner@usc.edu

Edie R. Hapner, PhD CCC-SLP
Professor, Caruso Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,
Director of Speech Language Pathology-USC Voice Center
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

The 37th Annual Diversity Career Fair is coming up next week, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in the HUB Ballroom.  The career fair is open to ALL UW STUDENTS and ALL MAJORS.  More than 100 employers will be at the fair to recruit students for career and internship opportunities.

What:  Diversity Career Fair

When:  Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Where:  University of Washington (Seattle Campus) – Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom

Time:  5:30-8:30PM

All Majors (Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts & The Sciences)

All Class Levels ( Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Grad)

Dress: Business Casual

List of participating companies:  https://nsbeuw.wixsite.com/nsbeuw/list-of-participating-employers

One Clinical Fellowship Position Available for FY 2019

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Augusta, Georgia

Speech-Language Pathology

Audiology and Speech Pathology Section

Augusta, Georgia is home of the Master’s Tournament and offers a variety of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.  Augusta is home to a large medical community and the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC) is one of six medical centers within the area.  The CNVAMC is a two division medical center and has been designated as a Level II Polytrauma site.  CNVAMC has CARF accredited programs for inpatient rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury, Subacute/Medical Rehabilitation,  and Blind Rehabilitation.

Clinical fellows (CFs) are encouraged to be active participants in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams in patient care.  CFs evaluate and treat cognitive communication impairments, motor speech disorders, voice disorders, aphasia, and swallowing disorders related to a variety of diagnoses, including stroke, spinal cord injury, head and neck cancer, TBI, etc.  CFs receive training in instrumental assessment and treatment, including modified barium swallow studies, FEES, and stroboscopy.  CFs will gain experience by working in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and community living centers.  CFs work closely with many specialty services and teams, including gastroenterology, radiology, neurology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, nutrition, pulmonology, otorhinolaryngology, primary care physicians, and the TBI/Polytrauma program.

CFs with a strong medical speech pathology background, strong academic background, and the desire to grow professionally in a diverse learning environment are encouraged to apply.

The Clinical Fellowship stipend is for 1 year (12 months, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week) and pays approximately $39,226.00 plus benefits. Health insurance is also available and costs vary depending upon coverage.

• The Clinical Fellowship may begin as early as June 1, 2018.
• CF positions are for one year (12 months)
• CF positions are temporary appointments
• Only US citizens are eligible to apply
• Top candidates will be contacted for interviews (phone or videoconference)

We currently have 3 full-time Speech Pathologists at our two-division Medical Center. Some examples of opportunities for experience include:  MBSS, FEES, stroboscopy, trach/vent, laryngectomy rehabilitation/TEP, TBI (including mild TBI), CVA/aphasia, dysphagia therapy, AAC evaluation and treatment, and voice evaluation and therapy.  Our team covers inpatient, outpatients, and residents in our Community Living Centers.

Interested applicants may be considered by sending the following as a single PDF file:

• Cover letter/Letter of interest
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate school transcripts)
• 2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (please include in your scanned/attached email)

All application packets must be emailed by COB Friday, March 02, 2018.

Completed packets from all applicants will be reviewed and chosen applicants will be contacted regarding scheduling of interviews (via telephone or teleconference).

Please email applications to: Jennifer.Pace2@va.gov

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
2018-2019 Clinical Fellowship in Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Deadline for applications: Friday, February 23, 2018

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce one Clinical Fellowship opportunity. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the speech-language pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. This position is a temporary 12 month appointment with an approximately late summer 2018 start date.

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. Training will include:
• Fluoroscopic swallow evaluations
• Endoscopic swallow evaluations
• Stroboscopic voice evaluations
• Post-laryngectomy voice restoration
• ALS multidisciplinary clinic
• Transgender voice therapy
• Head and neck cancer

Secondary training sites will be within the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center and
the Community Living Center. The clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in:
• Rehabilitation of patients with injuries to multiple systems (polytrauma)
• Evaluation and treatment of emerging consciousness patients
• Evaluation and training in use of assistive technology
• Palliative care
• Geriatrics

The clinical fellow will also be provided with a shorter, 3-4 week rotation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center and the DoD’s largest inpatient hospital. Here, the clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in:
• Pediatric Swallow Disorders to include Fluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation
• Interdisciplinary Infant-Toddler Clinic and Feeding Team

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States, but is known for its feel as a “big, small town.” Housing is very affordable, and schools are excellent. San Antonio is known for being the home of the Alamo, River Walk, Sea World, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The city is two hours from Texas beaches and is home of five-time NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs.

Instructions for applying:
– Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply
– Please submit a résumé, letter of intent, and 3 letters of recommendation in a single PDF document by 2/23/2018.
– Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
– Please send documents electronically via email in a single PDF document format. However, letters of recommendation will also be accepted if sent separately via email or by postal mail (must be postmarked on or prior to Friday, February 23rd, 2018). Email and postal mail addresses as follows:

Speech-Language Pathology MS126
ATTN: Nicole Barnes and Kim Wang
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78229

Nicole Barnes: nicole.barnes@va.gov and Kim Wang: kim.wang@va.go

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP (CF) OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

The VA Boston Healthcare System announces TWO Clinical Fellowship (CF) positions for Fiscal Year 2019.  The starting date will be within the time frame of July through September 2018 negotiable depending on the availability of the successful candidate.

Recruitment begins NOW.  Applications will be accepted through February 16, 2017.

The appointment is 12 months, 2080 hours.

The stipend is $43,343 + benefits

TWO full-time, one year (12 month) CF positions available.

*must be a US Citizen for this opportunity.

*Applicants with a strong academic background in adult anatomy, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, evidence-based practice, language disorders, neuroscience, neurogenic communication disorders, and voice are preferred.

Interested applicants should submit the following for a completed application:

1. A cover letter of interest in the position
2. A Vitae/Resume
3. Two signed letters of recommendation (emailed by candidate or reference)
4. Experience Questions (Attached as an addendum below)

Call me with any questions.  We will accept completed applications ONLY (cover letter, resume, references, and experience document) from right now through February 16 and then pick the top 6-8 candidates from those for interview with a plan to finalize the process selecting a candidate on or before March 24.

Tentative start date is July through September 2018.   We intend to offer TWO distinct experiences with opportunity to share populations and settings for limited prescribed intervals.  One focus will be on Geriatric Care, one focus on Rehab/Acute Care.

VA Boston Healthcare System provides more traineeships to budding healthcare professionals than any VA in the country and the interprofessional experience is unmatched.  VABHS is the largest consolidated facility in VISN 1, encompasses 3 main campuses and our staff consists of 6.0 FTEE. The consolidated facility consists of the Jamaica Plain Campus, located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Community; the tertiary care West Roxbury Campus, located on the Dedham line; and the Brockton Campus, located 20 miles south of Boston.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Send application and references electronically as a single packet (required): References can also be accepted directly from the referring party if needed

Gary D. Gramigna M.S., CCC-SLP 
Speech Pathology Supervisor   (126)
VA Boston Healthcare System
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury MA  02132
Wrk: 857-203-6776
Fax: 857-203-5507
Eml: gary.gramigna@va.gov

Experience Questions Below:

SLP CF EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS

CANDIDATE:

Please use this to highlight your resume experiences by identifying/marking if you have specific experience in the following areas. Mark what is relevant to you. When asked length of time, please estimate number of weeks/months, etc. At VA Boston we take specific interest in any and all of our applicants and carefully review each COMPLETE application. We examine your experience as a whole and do not rely on one single factor to determine your candidacy. This is not a list of the experience required to be interviewed, but helps us find the right CF role for you with us at VA Boston!

HOWEVER, WE WILL NOT REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION IF THIS IS NOT INCLUDED!

Elaborate the clinical adult experience you have:

Setting:                                                                        Length of Time (in weeks): 

o  Tertiary Hospital/Inpatient Acute Care                                       

o  Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)                                                      

o  Rehabilitation Hospital                                                                  

o  Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility                                    

o  Hospice                                                                                           

o  Outpatient                                                                                      

o  In-house Clinical Practica/Center/Clinic                                    

COMMENT :

Type of Clinical ADULT Experience:

o  Dysphagia

o  Cognition

o  Language

o  Motor Speech

o  Voice

o  Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)

COMMENT:

Elaborate dysphagia experience you have.

Type:                                                                        

o Clinical Swallow Evaluations

Length of Dysphagia Experience (in weeks):                       

Estimated Total Number of:

___ Observe it

___ Administer it

___ Interpret it

o  ­­Modified Barium/Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies

Length of Dysphagia Experience (in weeks):                       

Estimated Total Number of:

___ Observe it

___ Administer it

___ Interpret it

o  Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)

Length of Dysphagia Experience (in weeks):                       

Estimated Total Number of:

___ Observe it

___ Administer it

___ Interpret it

COMMENT:

Tell us about your work (if any) in Inter-disciplinary TEAMS.

Type:                                                                          Length of Time (in weeks): 

o  Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation                                                                       

o  Transitional Care (subacute) Rehabilitation                                     

o  Palliative Care                                                                                        

o  Other : ________________                                                                       

COMMENT:

What kind of experiences with VA (if any) have you had?

__ N/A      __Yes

COMMENT : 

Why do you want to work at VA Boston?:

ANDROS ENT & Sleep Center is looking to immediately fill a full-time Audiologist position at their Inver Grove Heights location. This independent physician practice specializes in ear, nose and throat services as well as treatment for sleep conditions.

Position Overview: The Audiologist will be responsible for working with our current Audiologist is providing the up-most experience to our patient’s. This position is Monday-Friday from 8-5.

Essential functions of the job include:
-Performs complete hearing test, order product and fit patient
-Troubleshoot hearing aids, provide routine maintenance
-Marketing of audiology department
-Maintaining all patient files, documentation
-Creating the best journey for the patient through counseling and instruction -Plan for future direction of audiology department
-Hold in-office trainings for staff and/or potential patients

Education & Experience: Masters or Doctorate in Audiology, Experience in a clinical setting preferred but not necessary.

Please respond with cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

 Angel Swanstrom, PHR,  SHRM-CP

Practice Administrator

(651) 888-7803 Direct

(651) 888-7800 Main

(218) 391-4657 Mobile

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