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UR Medicine – Strong Memorial Hospital is a leading academic healthcare institution located in Rochester, NY between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region. Strong Memorial Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center accommodating approximately 800 acute inpatient beds. UR Medicine is the Region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center and also holds an Acute Rehabilitation Unit that is both CARF and Magnet accredited.  The Voice Center is part of the University of Rochester’s Department of Otolaryngology which consists of 23 otolaryngology physicians, with specialties in pediatrics, otology / neurotology, rhinology, allergy, sleep medicine, head and neck cancer, laryngology, and facial plastics. The Voice Center consists of two fellowship trained laryngologists, and five speech-language pathologists who specialize in the treatment of voice, professional voice, breathing and swallowing disorders.

The Voice Center is seeking a qualified graduate student of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program to complete a 12-month, full-time, paid clinical fellowship.  This fellowship will be focused on the evaluation and treatment of individuals with voice, breathing, upper airway and swallowing disorders.

Job Description:
July 1, 2020 through June 30th, 2021; start date is flexible as long as the required 9 months can be completed before June 30th, 2020
Full Time 40 hours Speech Pathology

Position Summary:
The clinical fellow will be mentored by a certified speech-language pathologist and work as part of a team in the interdisciplinary laryngology clinic. He or she will be responsible for completing evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans, participating in weekly voice team meetings, presenting an educational lecture to the speech-language pathology department, attending monthly departmental and educational meetings and completing daily documentation and billing through the electronic medical record system.

The clinical fellowship year at the Voice Center will provide the opportunity to gain experience and training in the areas of acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessment, stroboscopy, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing studies, modified barium swallow studies, in-clinic swallowing evaluations, and therapy for voice, swallowing and breathing disorders. In addition, opportunities will be provided for observation of laryngeal imaging, assessment and specialized procedures including bronchoscopy, laryngeal EMG and Botox injections with the laryngologists. Candidates should also be prepared to be involved in the assessment and treatment of other adult speech and language disorders (i.e., dysarthria, fluency).

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Interested candidates should have a strong interest and background in the evaluation and treatment of voice, swallowing and breathing disorders as demonstrated through their graduate coursework and/ or clinical internships. The candidate must have completed their master’s level coursework at an accredited University program in speech-language pathology prior to beginning the position. The candidate must have a strong academic background, be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative and be independent and ready to work in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment.  Experience working with transgender or singing voice clients is a plus.

Individuals who have already completed their Clinical Fellowship Year will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 2/1/2020, 12 AM (midnight) EST

Applicants should send the following information to the Department of Speech-Language Pathology via email or fax:
To apply for this position, please send the following information, formatted as specified. Applications not received in this format, will not be considered.

1. Applications should be received in 1 PDF document
2. The first item in the application should be a cover sheet with the applicant’s name, email address, complete mailing address, and phone number.
3. The second item in the application should be a 1-page cover letter indicating interest in the Clinical Fellowship in Voice, Swallowing and Upper Airway
4. The third item in the application should be a curriculum vitae or resume
5. The last item in the application should be the two letters of reference from clinical supervisors

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Sheryl Maier, Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
2365 South Clinton, Suite 200
Rochester, New York 14618
Fax: 585-271-7228
Sheryl_maier@URMC.rochester.edu

 

2020 UW Scholarship Fair

• Wednesday, January 15, 2020
• 11:00 am-1:00 pm
• Husky Union Building

 We hope to see you at the UW Scholarship Fair this Wednesday, Jan. 15, 11am-1pm in the HUB! Over 30 scholarship programs offering scholarship opportunities from across UW and across the globe will be tabling to share information with you.  Sign-up to get a reminder and we’ll see you there! 

 

Additional special event: Knight Hennessy Scholarship Program at Stanford University Information Session:

• When: 5:30 pm, Wednesday, January 15
• Where: Mary Gates Hall 171

RSVP for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship Information Session Here

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a graduate-level scholarship aimed at preparing the next generation of global leaders to address the increasingly complex challenges facing the world. Knight-Hennessy Scholars will annually select up to 100 high-achieving students with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment, who will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford. Scholars may pursue studies at any of the university’s seven internationally top-ranked graduate schools, and will be educated to navigate across business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sectors.

 

Questions? Please contact the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards, scholarq@uw.edu, 206-543-4282.

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 2020.  This one-year position will be full-time (40 hours/week) with an approximate salary of $39,328 + 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).  Additionally, there may be an opportunity to work with the Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech Research Lab headed by Dr. Julie Wambaugh.

Interested applicants should submit the following:
(1) Cover Letter/Letter of Intent
(2) Resume
(3) Two letters of recommendation (include these in your email attachment, do not send separately)
(4) Graduate Program Transcripts (official or unofficial copy)

-Email subject should read “First & Last name, 2020 CFY Packet” and be submitted in a single PDF.
-Application packet Deadline: February 21, 2020.  Late or incomplete packets will not be considered.
-Top candidate selections will be announced March 12, 2020
-Interviews for top candidates will be scheduled March 24-26, 2020 (in person or videoconference)
-Please email if at any time your application packet may be removed from the review/consideration process.

Email application packets to:
tiffany.atkinson@va.gov

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. Our Speech Pathologists hold many specialty certifications, including Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and Certification in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, among others.

Clinical fellows (CFs) are encouraged to be active participants in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams in patient care. CFs evaluate and treat cognitive communication impairments, language disorders, motor speech disorders, voice disorders, 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, mental health, 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 $39,328.00 plus benefits. Health insurance is also available and costs vary depending upon coverage.

– The Clinical Fellowship may begin as early as June 1, 2020.
– 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, including transgender voice therapy and post-laryngeal communication and voice 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 06, 2020. Late or incomplete submissions will not be included.

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

The Speech Pathology Section at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is pleased to announce a Clinical Fellowship position with a desired start date of October 2020. The Clinical Fellowship is a full-time position with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick and annual leave. This is a temporary appointment that will last for one year. Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

Located along the Southern California coast, the medical center provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and extended care programs. The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is a 426-bed facility providing comprehensive health care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, spinal cord injury, geriatrics, blind rehabilitation, and extended care. In addition, the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is a Level III Polytrauma Center.

The Clinical Fellow can expect to gain experience in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation and treatment of individuals with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. In addition, the Clinical Fellow will receive training and experience in the following: fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing evaluations, augmentative communication, laryngeal stroboscopy, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care from intensive care, acute rehabilitation, outpatient care, and long-term care.

Applications must be received via email by midnight on February 28, 2020. The application packet should include: a statement of intent, resume, and graduate school transcripts. In your resume include contact information for three references who are familiar with your academic and/or clinical skills. Transcripts may be unofficial. These items should
be submitted as a single PDF document. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Unsolicited references will not be reviewed.

Interested candidates may contact:
Michelle Sticht, M.S., CCC-SLP
michelle.sticht@va.gov

The CW Bill Young/Bay Pines (Florida) VA Healthcare System  announces the availability of (1) Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) opportunity.  Recruitment will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted through January 27. 2020.

The appointment is for 12 months, 2080 hours, with a planned start date in late summer/early fall 2020.  There is a stipend of $39,328 paid to the selected candidate, an employer share of FICA of $3,009, and an employer share of benefits of $4,618 for a total funds allocation of $46,954.

Bay Pines is among the busiest of VA Healthcare Systems nationwide.  The Speech Pathology Section is comprised of 3.5 FTEE and is part of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.  Veterans are referred from Medicine, Surgery, Geriatrics and Extended Care (Community Living Center), and the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service as well as from throughout the Healthcare System which extends to Ft. Myers and Naples to the south.

The Bay Pines campus is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay area, just northwest of downtown St. Petersburg, south of Clearwater, and west across the Bay from Tampa.  The campus consists of 31+ buildings on 337 acres including in addition to the medical center, a regional office and  national cemetery. Come enjoy a beautiful work campus, and such local attractions as Rays baseball, Sunken Gardens, and the Dali Museum, in a temperate climate filled with year-round opportunities for indoor and outdoor fun.

From our campus and just distant to a wonderful view of Boca Ciega Bay are the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Enjoy sitting/walking/running/biking/skating on/by the beach, water sports and activities, the theatre, amusement parks (Disney, Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens), museums, art galleries, “spring training,” professional sports, and more.

The fellowship will offer inpatient and outpatient experience with diagnosis and treatment of swallowing, communication, and cognitive disorders, as well as experience with post-laryngectomy and TE prostheses care.

All applications are due by 3pm EST on Monday 01/27/20; interviews will be completed by phone, will be limited to the top 5 applicants, and will be scheduled the week of February 3rd–7th.

Interested applicants should submit the following by e-mail (preferably as a single PDF file), or by FAX:
1.  A letter of professional/career objectives
2.  Vitae/Resume
3.  Official or unofficial graduate transcripts
4.  Two letters of recommendation

Submit application materials to:
Tetina Kinney, MA, CCC/SLP
Speech Pathologist
Tetina.Kinney@va.gov
FAX: 727-398-9501

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 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. The Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility, which will provide a rich clinical experience.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The CF position is twelve months to begin Late Summer/Fall 2020.
• 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend of $41,861 plus health benefits, sick and annual leave.
• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
• Applicants must have a strong academic background as well as clinical experience in adult medical speech-language pathology.
• Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

*ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND SENT VIA E-MAIL

1)    Resume

2)    Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests and why you would like to be a part of our team

3)    2 letters of recommendation from clinical supervisors (included in the PDF)

4)    Graduate program transcripts (may be unofficial)

Application e-mail must be received by 2/24/2020.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Interviews for top candidates will be scheduled by March 2020.

Please e-mail applications to :  Ann.Wick@va.gov

A Capitol Hill Neighborhood family needs a part-time nanny for their 8 year old daughter. Must love kids! You’ll be responsible for pickups from school, help with homework, and taking her to various after school activities. Hours are from 2:45-7PM Monday and Wednesday, and 2-7PM on Tuesday. Pay is $25/hr. You must have your own vehicle and a clean driving record.  First aid training is a plus.

If you’re interested, please send an email to jscambridge@yahoo.com, or text 206-355-0909 to schedule an interview.

The clinical fellow will gain experience in evaluation and treatment of adults with traumatic brain injury, cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and dysphonia. Clinical fellows will also receive training in performing modified barium swallow and FEES studies, assessing patients for use of assistive technology, transgender voice therapy, and providing pre- and post- laryngectomy education and voice restoration. The CF will manage his/her own caseload and see patients along the continuum of care from intensive care units, outpatient care, sub-acute rehab, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. He or she will gain experience in conducting both individual and group therapy sessions. The clinical fellow will also interact with a variety of specialty services including neurology, rehab medicine, ENT, geriatrics, and primary care and have an opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

If you are interested in applying for a CFY at the DC VA, please submit a statement of intent, resume, and two recommendation letters no later than February 7, 2020 to katherine.parsons@va.gov.

Interviews will be conducted via videoconference and scheduled in February 2020. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. This is a 12-month position with no expectation of continued employment, with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick & annual leave.

Speech-Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP
Pediatrics and Adults / work in a variety of settings

Seeking an energetic and passionate CCC-SLP to join a group of enthusiastic clinicians.

Responsibilities include the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of communication, speech, language, and feeding needs in the pediatric and adult population. This facility thrives on a team-based environment, providing the highest quality of care in the area of speech, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary is dependent on experience. Salaried position with benefits package, training, and a great team-based environment.
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus or $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
• $5,000 Relocation
• Onsite Interview expenses, such as flight, car and hotel are provided

Reports to Director of Rehab:

• A Physical Therapist by background; he is a true leader and not just a boss. He is also
  the reason this department has clinicians who really love their jobs. You are treated like
  a professional. Hours are very flexible. You are trusted to make your own hours…even
  work through lunch or whatever when you need to leave earlier. Or come in later…it’s
  really up to your discretion. There is work/life balance.
  Call your own shots, no overtime, and Friday afternoons tend to end early.

Electronic Documentation: Cerner
Rehab Team: 5 PTs, 3 PTAs, 2 OTs, 1 COTA
Setting: A mix of inpatient and outpatient
Schedule: M-F, No weekends, No holidays

LOCATION: The Carolinas / A beautiful, quiet location set apart from the busy areas!
Excellent affordability. Growing community with endless outdoor recreation that offers a high
quality of life and lifestyle. Less than 1 hour outside of busy metropolitan; easy drive.

Application:

Please send your resume / We will call you!
For further details, please send a resume to: patty@clinipost.com
Patty Wyatt / direct 469.626.5161