Audiologist needed in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

About the Practice: 
The Hearing Center of Lake Charles, Inc. has served the Lake Charles, LA area and its
surrounding communities since 1987. The range of services we offer includes comprehensive
hearing and balance diagnostics and rehabilitation including a state-of-the-art hearing
instrument dispensary. We strive to engage best practices at every level and believe that
perfection is a continuous process. Excellent patient outcomes are our ultimate goal in hearing
and balance care. The Hearing Center of Lake Charles prides itself on staying ahead of the curve
in the fast changing hearing care landscape.

About the Position: 
The Audiologist is responsible for all activities within the scope of practice for Audiology in
Louisiana and includes diagnostics, rehabilitation, hearing instrument dispensing and patient
education as well as preventive hearing care services. Applying candidates need to be
conversant in all areas of audiology and be able to practice independently with confidence.
Qualified candidates must be Doctorate level Audiologists appropriately licensed in the state of
Louisiana.

Interested candidates may submit application materials to
careers@fuelmedical.com.

About Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Lake Charles is a lovely, history-rich town that offers a variety of interesting amenities!
Affordable, unique housing options; an adorable downtown complete with interesting sidewalk
art; and wonderful parks and schools make this a great place to raise a family. The nightlife
offers plenty of possibilities for kicking back with some live music and adult beverages, dancing
the night away or testing your odds at one of the casinos in town. Looking for outdoor activities
to partake in? There are multiple golf courses, well-lit running trails, fishing, boating, bird
watching, crab hunting and numerous farmer’s markets where you can sample the local foods.
If you’re looking for a small but growing town with safe communities in which to raise a family,
Lake Charles may be the place for you!

Gain hands-on experience with the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC)!

HSDC is a local nonprofit that provides Audiology and Speech services among other support services to people facing communication challenges due to hearing or speech.

Currently looking for volunteers in the Speech, Language & Literacy Department

• 2-6 hrs/wk
• Asking for a 3 month commitment
• Time set aside for observing speech-therapy sessions
• Other volunteering tasks include:
  • Helping to schedule appointments
  • Prep therapy materials
  • Learn about Electronic Medical Records by entering case notes
  • Answer phones and greet clients
  • Connect patients to billing to get insurance/payment questions answered

Interested?

• Go to https://www.hsdc.org/ways-to-give/volunteer/ and click on “View Volunteer Application” to complete a volunteer application
• Email speechadmin@hsdc.org if you have questions or want to follow up
• Call 206-323-5770

Also looking for Speech-Language Preschool volunteers & a part-time assistant teacher

• 10-15 hrs/wk
• January-June 2018
• Must be available some days between 9 am – 3 pm
• Learn about how to include speech therapy in preschool classroom
• Interact with 3-5 years-olds individually and in groups
• Work with experienced SLPs and SLPAs

DECEMBER DEADLINES

1. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grant

• DUE:  December 15, 2017 (next Friday)
• Summary:  Provides $2000 – $12,000 in funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or reenter the workforce. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose last degree was received before June 30, 2013. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, and dependent care.
• Application:  https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/career-development-grants/cdg-application/

 

2. Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship

• DUE:  December 15, 2017 (next Friday)
• Summary:  Medical Scrubs Collection (MSC) provides a $1000 scholarship to students studying in any health or medical-related field.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be enrolled in a medically related program such as therapy, nursing, medicine, laboratory science, dentistry, etc.
• Application:  Essay “What Inspired You to Pursue A Career in Helping Others?”

 

JANUARY DEADLINES

1. UW Retirement Association (UWRA) Scholarship on Aging

• DUE:  January 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm PDT
• Summary:  Four, $4000 scholarships will be awarded to students with an academic or career emphasis on aging. Evaluation factors include demonstrated experience/commitment to paid or volunteer work benefitting older adults, academic performance, communication skills and financial need (as determined by FAFSA).
• Eligibility:  Undergraduate and graduate students at all three UW campuses, including international and HB 1079 students, are eligible to apply.

2. Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships

• DUE:  January 2, 2018 at noon PDT
• Summary:   $18,000 stipend plus tuition. An annual award that may be renewed for a total of three years.
• Eligibility:  U.S. citizen, doctoral student with an outstanding undergrad record, financial need (FAFSA filed), conducting research in the U.S. in a field of study in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or other formal professional training).
• Special notes:  The selection committee has a strong prefence for supporting research vs. practice doctorate endeavours.

3. Bonderman Travel Fellowship

• DUE: January 8, 2018 at noon PDT
• Summary:  $20,000 for 8 months of travel
• Eligibility: Undergraduate honors students, undergraduates with 3.6 GPA min, or graduate or professional students interested in engaging in an independent exploration and travel abroad opportunity between June 2018 and June 2019.
• Information sessions:
  • Thursday, 1/4, 4:30-5:30 pm -Allen Auditorium, Allen Library
  • Online Q&A sessions from 12:15 -12:45 pm on these Thursday dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, and 12/28.

FEBRUARY DEADLINES

1. UW Retirement Association (UWRA) Graduate Fellowship In Aging

• DUE:  February 1, 2018 at noon PDT
• Summary:  This is a one-quarter fellowship that supports graduate students of outstanding academic merit who have a demonstrated academic and personal interest in aging-related issues or concerns. The fellowship will provide a monthly stipend, GAIP health insurance, and a waiver of state tuition for up to 18 credits (excluding U-PASS and international student fee) in the quarter when the student takes the fellowship. The choice of the quarter will be left to the discretion of the graduate student in consultation with his or her department.
• Eligibility:  Eligible students must bematriculated in a UW graduate degree tuition program (fee-based programs are not eligible) and not in their last year of study. The recipient of the award must also be enrolled in full-time credits (at least 10) during the fellowship quarter.

2. CAPCSD Frances Laven Scholarship

• DUE:  January 5, 2018 by midnight EDT (9:00 pm PDT).
• Summary:  $5,000
• Eligibility:  Master’s or Doctoral student at a CAPCSD institution (which we are) demonstrating exemplary service. Examples of service may include (but are not limited to) community service, service to the department or university, or service to the greater discipline.
• Special note:  The Department may only nominate one student across the MS and AuD programs for this award. If you are interested, please submit the following information electronically to Julie Leonardo no later than Friday December 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.  The department will then select one invidual to put forward for the nomination.
• 1) your resume
• 2) one page essay (instruction are on the application)
• 3) the name of one faculty mentor who would be able to write a letter to CAPCSD on your behalf, if you are selected.

3. CAPCSD PhD Scholarship Application 

• DUE:  February 2, 2018 at 11:59 EDT (8:59 PDT)
• Summary:  $20,000
• Eligibility:  Doctoral student who has advanced to candidacy (Ph.C.) at a CAPCSD institution (which we are).
• Special note: The Department may only nominate one PhD student for this award. If you are interested, please submit the following information electronically to Julie Leonardo no later than Friday, January 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.  The department will then select one invidual to put forward for the nomination.
  • Completed cover letter with brief introduction of the research project and stated commitment to an academic position upon completion of Ph.D. program. The cover letter should also include reference to current Ph.D. funding and how a CAPCSD Scholarship would facilitate completion of dissertation research (two pages, doublespaced, 12-point font).
    2) Completed summary of dissertation research (1,000 word limit; ~3 double-spaced pages; 12-point font).
    3) Letter of support from research mentor
    4) Curriculum Vitae
    5) Mentor’s bio sketch

3. National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) Scholarship

• DUE: February 1, 2018
• Summary:  The NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded more than 542 scholarships totaling $1,268,504.00 for graduate study in fields which address the special needs of children and youth
• Eligibility: Must be working or planning to work directly with children, pursuing graduate level study in a field that addresses the special needs of children, U.S. citizen, permanent resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee

See brochure for more information:

Seattle Children’s 2017-2018 Speech Pathology Webinar Brochure

Federal Way Public Schools, located along the I-5 corridor between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, is seeking Speech-Language Pathologists (CCCs and CFYs) to join our SLP Team! Join our team, and you will find a dynamic group of positive and energetic life-long learners who support one another in providing the highest quality speech-language services for our scholars!

As a FWPS SLP, you are limited to a caseload size of 45 +/- 4, with additional overload compensation.

We also offer:
 Mentoring for new employees and CFYs
 Monthly professional development
 Access to our /r/ specialist
 Assistive technology and AAC lending library,
with assistive technology support
 Access to the latest testing materials

 Therapy materials provided, including iPad
 District provided wireless lap-top computer,
with office docking station
 Training and support in student information
system used for evaluation reports and IEPs
 Possible forgiveness of some federal student
loans

Compensation includes:
 Competitive salary
 Additional 6 paid days to support paperwork
 Additional stipends attached to base salary
 CEUs and clinical work experience (up to 16
years) applied to salary schedule advancement

 5 paid days for professional development
 Front-loaded Wellness Leave
 $1000 annual stipend for CCCs
 Percentage of SLP-billed Medicaid
reimbursement used for SLP needs

To apply:

Contact Michael Self-Bence, Special Education Learning Support Coordinator and Supervisor of Speech-Language Services, if you have interest or questions about joining our Federal Way SLP Team (mselfben@fwps.org; 253-457-2822).

For more information about the Federal Way Public Schools: https://www.fwps.org/

Find online application via “Careers” button on https://www.fwps.org/

(Call Michael Self-Bence if you have any questions).
We look forward to meeting you!

Expected Start Date:  January 2, 2018

Salary Level: $18.66 per/hour

Additional Information: Internships are anticipated to be 3-6 months.  Duration of internships will be flexible based on individuals need to serve as either semester or under quarter system.

Summary:
This position works under the supervision of ESA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, providing evaluation, consultation, intervention and treatment services for students suspected of or identified as demonstrating disabilities and need for special education services.

Responsibilities:
1. Conducts, in conjunction with the Speech-Language Pathologist, a review of physician’s or audiologist’s referrals, student’s medical records, speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social and psychological factors to determine speech and language therapy treatment requirements.
2. Consults, under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist, with families and school staff regarding appropriate research-based treatments for students with such needs.
3. Assists in the analysis and interpretation of assessment results to plan and prepare written treatment program to restore communicative efficiency of students with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology.
4. Assists in providing counseling, guidance and language development to students with speech disabilities; may instruct students to monitor their own speech and provide ways to practice new skills.
5. Participates in the administration, scoring and interpretation of hearing and speech tests; may evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and may recommend adjustments to treatment to achieve maximum benefit, under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist.
6. Maintains current knowledge of state and federal legislation related to special education and students with disabilities; enhances personal knowledge through participation in case conferences, inservice training, professional organizations, and District meetings.
7. Consults with school staff regarding special education law as it relates to eligibility for special education services and disciplinary requirements for students with disabilities.
8. Writes evaluation reports and maintains additional required documentation through the District’s adopted online special education reporting system, which will be reviewed by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related work as assigned.

CONDITIONS

May be required to deal with distraught student/parents; visual and mental concentration on details and precision required; may be exposed to infectious diseases; required to travel to assigned schools.

Other information:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
One year graduate level work in a university school Speech-Language Pathologist program; this internship is designed to fulfill the 450-hour internship requirement to complete graduate level school Speech-Language Pathologist program and to obtain certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.

Licenses/Special Requirements:
None

Job Locator Number: D41-32

HRInfo@tacoma.k12.wa.us, (253) 571-1250

Click here to apply.

Looking for a student to provide general conversation for our dad who is recovering from a stroke. He is currently on the waiting list for the UW program but we’d like supplemental assistance as soon as possible. We are interested in a one-hour session, up to 5 days a week, very flexible hours. He lives on Mercer Island and would like an in-home visit.  He’s a UW Law School grad, loves history and sports and has an amazing sense of humor. Please contact Dana Azose if you are interested at 206-650-3434.

D/HH COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (PLC)

Wednesday November 8, 2017 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Please RSVP to deirdre.curle@cdhl.wa.gov.

Joining via K20? Tell Deirdre your location.

Interpreter requests or other accommodation requests? Let Deirdre know by November 1.

 

Location: Willard Early Learning Center, 3201 S D Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

Title: Assessing and serving children with hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder

Course Description: Information on this topic will be presented through discussion within a professional learning community (PLC) format. We will discuss the challenges of accurate identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). We will explore additional issues, such as educational placement decisions and treatment approaches.

Objectives:

1. Participants will learn about differential diagnosis for children with hearing loss and suspected ASD.
2. Participants will examine existing literature on children with hearing loss and ASD.
3. Participants will discuss educational placement decisions and therapy approaches for children with hearing loss and ASD.

Agenda:

• 12:00 – 12:15 Introductions
• 12:15 – 12:30 Deirdre Curle – Overview of existing research on children with hearing loss and ASD
• 12:30 – 1:30 Journal article discussion: A Summary of Current Understanding Regarding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Seminars in Speech and Language, Vol. 35, No. 4.​ (We will email you the article.)
• 1:30 – 1:45 break
• 1:45 – 2:45 Regina McGinnis, MA, LMHC and Terra Boulse-Archaro, MA, CCC-SLP, Seattle Children’s Hospital – Assessing children with hearing loss who have signs/symptoms of ASD
• 2:45 – 3:00 Wrap up

Bring a brown bag lunch. We’ll have a few snacks on hand.

Earn 3 clock hours: Forms will be emailed to you. Fill out and send to ESD 112.

ASHA CEUs? Yes, but it’s complicated. If you complete the additional readings from the issue in Seminars, you can earn 1.35 ASHA CEUs. Cost: $40