SLP Full-Time Clinical Fellowship (Rochester, NY)

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN ACUTE CARE
UR Medicine – Strong Memorial Hospital

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 and Comprehensive Stroke Center accommodating approximately 800 acute care beds and growing. Strong Memorial Hospital is a teaching hospital in which interdisciplinary collaboration and patient centered care is valued. Our medical setting offers motivated and committed beginning clinicians an excellent opportunity for professional growth and clinical variety.

The acute care team is seeking a full time, twelve-month clinical fellow to begin July 2023. Our clinical fellowship is structured to provide experience at all levels of acute care in a wide variety of specialty areas including but not limited to: neurology, cardiology, transplant, trauma, oncology, surgical, and hospital medicine. Our goal is to provide new clinicians with a strong foundation to become a well-rounded medical speech-language pathologist. The clinical fellow will become proficient in the completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies and participate in FEES.

Job Description:
Full time, 40 hours Speech Pathology
July 2023 to June 2024
8AM – 4:30PM; Monday through Friday, with some weekend and holiday coverage

Position Summary:
The Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (CF) will be mentored under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients across the continuum of scope including swallowing, speech, language, cognition, voice and alternative means of communication across all hospital units.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of M.A. or M.S. degree in an accredited speech-language pathology program
Previous clinical experience providing direct patient care in a medical setting and prior use of electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
With limited exceptions, the University is requiring all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID19. We encourage applicants to keep this in mind as you apply.

Application Deadline: February, 28th, 2023 by midnight EST.
All applications should include the following 3 documents in PDF format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1-page cover letter indicating your interest in the acute care fellowship.
Resume or curriculum vitae, not to exceed two pages.
A list of three references and their contact information. These references should be able to speak to your academic and/or clinical performance. Please do not send letters of recommendation.

Applicants can send their complete application by e-mail with the subject line: CF Application or via our Indeed posting.

Andrea (Annie) Perkins, M.A., CCC-SLP
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Inpatient Clinical Coordinator
Andrea_Perkins@URMC.Rochester.edu

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting an environment inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

SLP Full-Time Job Hiring (Shoreline, WA)

Speech Language Pathologist

Wonderland Child & Family Services

Wonderland is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to serve children birth to three years of age and their families. At Wonderland, we know that our work changes lives. We work hard and celebrate our professional achievements, but also understand that life outside of work is important and value a healthy work/life balance. We offer many benefits, flexible scheduling options, and a supportive work environment to foster the health of the whole individual.

$2000 hiring bonus.
Pay Range: $72,500 – $88,000 Depending on Experience
To Apply: Send Resume to HR@wonderlandkids.org

Chief responsibilities:

Provide direct and indirect services to children with developmental delays or disabilities in their natural learning environments.
Service area is North King County
Provide coaching and consultation for staff, parents and care providers.
Participate as a member of the transdisciplinary team including caregivers and professional staff.
Serve as a liaison with the medical and educational community on behalf of enrolled children and their parents/caregivers.
Demonstrate a caring, nonjudgmental attitude with every family.
Assess and evaluate each child’s performance in all areas of development using instruments and a timetable approved by the agency.
Participate in the development of each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Attend or conduct conferences/consultations with caregivers.
Attend scheduled clinical and staff meetings and be an active participant in staff related activities.
Provide in-service trainings of staff and volunteers as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

MA or MS degree with a valid license in the state of Washington; CFY students will be considered.
Able to work at a center, in a family’s home, and in a variety of community settings.
Valid driver’s license, current insurance and reliable automobile required.
Bilingual preferred.
Physical requirements – able to participate in active floor time including sitting, standing, walking and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Current criminal background check maintained for all employees.
COVID vaccination required.
Commitment to building and strengthening equity practices.

About Wonderland Child & Family Services

Wonderland Child & Family Services is a multi-program agency serving children from birth through age 12 with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Founded more than 50 years ago, Wonderland’s mission is to provide a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources. We reach hundreds of families every month through Early Support programs & services and Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. Our direct service providers are uniquely trained to provide trauma- and FASDinformed care.

Benefits Include:

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off starts accruing at 18 days per year
Nine paid holidays that are separate from your Paid Time Off bank
Paid winter closure the last week of the year from December 25th through January 1st
Flexible Schedules, Monday – Friday Schedule
Wellness and cell phone reimbursement allotment
401(k) retirement plan
Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Training and Continuing Education
Mileage Reimbursement
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Annual pay increases

*Note: Benefits available to each employee dependent on FTE.

Office location: Shoreline, Washington. Initial training to take place in surrounding areas.

Hours: full-time

Wonderland values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

Wonderland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wonderland Child & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Tax ID #91-0890276. 2402 NW 195th Place | Shoreline, WA 98177 | Phone: 206-364-3777 | Fax: 206-364-3999 | www.wonderlandkids.org

SLP Clinical Fellowship (San Francisco, CA)

San Francisco VA Health Care System
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Opportunity
Position begins: August 2023
Deadline for applications: 1/27/2023

The Speech Pathology program at the San Francisco VA System of Care provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services for acute and critical care inpatients, out-patients (including telehealth delivery of care) and residents of our Community Living Center for Veteran populations ranging from young adult to geriatric. The CF will provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, and may also gain specialized experience in endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, tracheostomy, post-laryngectomy voice restoration, AAC use particularly in the ALS population.

The SFVA Medical Center has 1 of the 6 PADRECC Centers in the VHA and the CF will gain experience in treating PD voice and swallowing with all supervisors being LSVT certified clinicians. The SFVA Medical Center is an integral part of the medical residency program of UC San Francisco and enjoys a dynamic teaching/learning environment. The CF will interact with a variety of specialty services, including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Critical Care, Otolaryngology, Oncology, Radiology, Pulmonary, OT/PT, Nutrition, Nursing, Palliative Care and Respiratory Therapy.

We are seeking a clinical fellow with a strong interest in general medical speech pathology and with internship experience in the acute care medical setting. The candidate must have the ability to learn in a fast-paced clinical environment. LSVT Certification and FEES experience is a plus.

General Information:

CF position is a temporary appointment, full time for 12 months beginning in August 2023
Only US citizens are eligible to apply
Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.)
$48,532.00 stipend plus medical and leave benefits

Interested applicants should submit the following as one completed packet via email by 1/27/23:

A letter of interest
Resume
Currently available official or unofficial graduate transcript
Two letters of recommendations signed by clinical supervisors

Please email completed packet as a single .pdf to: Patricia.Cavanagh@va.gov

SLP LEND Clinical Fellowship (Portland, OR)

LEND Speech-Language Pathology Fellowship at the Institute on Development & Disability/Oregon Health & Science University

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. This experience includes all clinical hours and requirements for completion of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association fellowship experience. Primary clinical training occurs at the Child Development & Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) Clinics at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, with training and mentorship provided by our faculty of speech-language pathologists. Clinical fellows engage in multidisciplinary team assessments in rotations through our Craniofacial, Feeding, Autism, Down Syndrome, Child Development, and Neurodevelopment Clinics. The fellowship also includes intervention and treatment opportunities for children with communication disorders in 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 aims to provide 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, not to exceed two pages, including;
- Interest and goals related to this fellowship position
- Background as it relates to the position description and activities outlined above, including experience working with pediatric populations and diverse populations as well as experience with leadership, advocacy, community engagement and/or research
A resume, not to exceed two pages; and
Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a clinical supervisor or recommender who has observed clinical experience/skill

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 February 1, 2023, 12 pm PST to be considered.

Terms
Modest stipends will be available for the 2023-24 academic year. Stipends are contingent upon continued grant funding, and fellowships are funded by a grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Compensation inquiries can be sent to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. 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, to include COVID-19 vaccination.

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. COVID-19 vaccination is also required. 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

SLP Clinical Fellowship (Seattle, WA)

The VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
is currently accepting applications for two
SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES

Positions begin: Summer or Early Fall 2023
Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2023

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System Clinical Fellowships provide experience in medical speech pathology. Outcomes and evidence based practice is emphasized. The Clinical Fellow may have opportunity for specialized training in endoscopy, post laryngectomy voice restoration, and assistive technology. The Clinical Fellow may work closely with a variety of specialty services and teams, including Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, Otolaryngology, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Primary Care, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Care Teams, Spinal Cord Injury and Disease Unit, and the Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Program.

The Clinical Fellowship is divided into 3-4 separate rotations, located at both the Seattle and American Lake Divisions (in Lakewood Washington). Between both divisions, training in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and spinal cord injury units, a community living center, and specialty outpatient clinics (e.g. ALS, Polytrauma, Stroke) will be offered. The fellow will also have opportunities to participate in additional learning through SLP journal club, national and local quality improvement programs, surgical observations and multiple Interdisciplinary team presentations and collaborations. Our staff Speech Pathologists are devoted to our training/mentoring program and clinical fellows can expect to work closely with their clinical supervisors as they develop advanced clinical skills. We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in medical speech pathology, an ability to learn in a fast paced environment, have a strong academic background, and some clinical experience in a medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIRMENTS:

CF positions are temporary appointments, full time for twelve months; tentatively scheduled to begin between July 2023 through August 2023.
CF positions are 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) 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.
Candidate should demonstrate an enthusiasm for Medical Speech Pathology with interest in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia, as evidenced by academic transcripts
Virtual interviews will be scheduled with the selection team for top candidates late February 2023.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

Submit the following items as a single PDF document by close of business (5 pm PST) on January 31 , 2023.
Please email completed application packet to Junette Hope McGougin, Speech Pathology Health Professions Trainee Coordinator @ Junette.McGougin2@va.gov .

Please label PDF as follows: “LASTNAME.VAPUGETSOUND.CFY2023”

Resume/CV
Letter of interest including your background, professional interest and objective
2 Letters of Recommendation signed by faculty or clinical practicum supervisors-adult medical placement preferred when possible. Please include these letters in your single PDF file, do not send separately.
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be official or unofficial)
A brief (1/2 – 1 page) summary of a memorable assessment and/or course of intervention with a patient: provide a brief overview of your history with the patient, and why this experience was memorable.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications that do not conform with these instructions will not be considered.

SLPA Work Study Position (UWMC)

Work Study Speech Pathology Assistant
Department: Inpatient Speech Pathology
Location: 8E, rehab therapies
Remote: No Pay
Rate: 17.27 – 17.5 / hour
Employment Period: Academic year, Summer Hours Per Week: Up to 19 hours per week
Contact Supervisor: Andrea DeRuiter
Phone Number: 206-598-1156
Email Address: andreadr@uw.edu
Website: n/a Box
Number: 356154

NATURE OF ORGANIZATION
The University of Washington Inpatient Speech Pathology Department at Montlake is made up of 16+ speech language pathologists (SLPs) who provide excellent and evidenced based patient care in the NICU, inpatient rehab, and acute/ICU setting. The SLPs thrive on collaboration and furthering their education and skills to best meet the communication, swallowing, cognitive, and breathing needs of their patients. They participate in the mission of the University by maximizing the patient’s ability to participate in their care so that personal goals are prioritized during their hospitalization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The SLP Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the SLPs in their daily work. This work directly supports the SLPs ability to provide safe, effective, and efficient patient care. Tasks: Restock and organize hard copy and electronic therapy and patient education materials Create memory books, communication books, large calendars, and other patient-specific therapy tools Keep inventory, order, and stock supplies Transport equipment to nursing floors and Central Supply Processing Department in support of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) program Assist SLP with set up of equipment and supplies before, during, and after FEES Score Sentence Intelligibility Test (SIT)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Reliable, flexible, attentive to detail. Independently motivated and goal oriented. Able to finish tasks in a timely manner. Strong problem-solving skills and inquisitive in nature. Organized, respectful, pleasant. Computer skills: Word, Excel, Office 365 (OneDrive, SharePoint), Boardmaker.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
SLP have the opportunity to observe SLP evaluations and treatments and get to know how the department works by supporting the SLPs.

HOW TO APPLY
Email Andrea DeRuiter at andreadr@uw.edu

Job Number: 22-23SPHSC04 | Category: Office & Administrative | Program: Federal | Class: 0875 | 51% Comparable to Classified: Y

SLP Clinical Fellowship (Tucson, AZ)

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
is currently accepting applications for one
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship candidate for 2023-2024

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 2023 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 via email to Marissa.Jacob7@va.gov:

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 January 20, 2023. Interviews will tentatively take place with select candidates in February 2023. For further information or questions, please contact Marissa Jacob at Marissa.Jacob7@va.gov or (520) 792-1450 x6699.

Marissa Jacob, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology (3A-117)
3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723
(520) 792-1450 x6699
Marissa.Jacob7@va.gov

SLP Clinical Fellowship (Pittsburg, PA)

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Positions begin: Summer 2023
Deadline for applications: Friday, January 20, 2023

Clinical Fellow (CF) training positions in Speech Pathology are available at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) for the coming year. The positions involve clinical rotations through both the University Drive and H.J. Heinz divisions of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System as well as participation in a unique intensive residential aphasia treatment program (http://www.pittsburgh.va.gov/PIRATE/). There is a significant emphasis on mentoring during these fellowships and interested individuals can expect to gain experience with and knowledge of the full range of adult medical Speech-Language pathology services.

The University Drive division is a Level 1a (highest complexity) acute care hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient Speech Pathology services while the Heinz division is a skilled nursing facility with acute and sub-acute rehabilitation, and palliative care units. Both sites provide telehealth services. Opportunities to learn or further develop skills in clinical swallowing evaluations, instrumental swallowing evaluations, TEP placement/management, and tracheostomy and ventilator dependent communication and swallowing evaluation/management will be provided. Clinical experiences in diagnosis and treatment of aphasia, motor speech disorders, and cognitive-communication impairments are also an integral part of the CFY.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please send the following no later than 1/20/2023 to:
Kimberly A Eichhorn, MS, CCC-SLP; BC-ANCDS; ATP and Angela Grzybowski, MS, CCC-SLP
Kimberly.eichhorn@va.gov and Angela.Grzybowski@va.gov

** APPLICATION DOCUMENTS 1-4 MUST BE SCANNED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND EMAILED**

Resume
Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, a memorable clinical experience and why you would like to complete your CFY in the VA
Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
The names and contact information for 2 References.
One letter of recommendation from a previous clinical practicum supervisor (adult medical placement preferred when possible). VAPHS Letter of Recommendation Template Letter should be emailed directly to Kimberly.eichhorn@va.gov

The anticipated time frame to begin virtual interviews is February 2023. Please contact Kimberly Eichhorn with any questions.

SLP Clinical Fellowship (Miami, FL)

Miami VA Healthcare System
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Opportunity 2023-2024

The Miami VA Healthcare System Audiology and Speech Pathology Service is excited to announce a full time Clinical Fellowship opportunity for 2023-2024!

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, 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, and Miami Dolphins. The weather is warm and allows residents to take advantage of the beach and Florida Keys year-round!

Position information:

Temporary, full time (40hrs/week) 12 month appointment
Tentative start date June/July 2023
Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply
Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.) is required
The compensation package includes base salary as well as medical and leave benefits

Interested applicants should submit the following as one complete packet:

A letter of interest
Resume
Graduate transcript (official or unofficial)
Two to three letters of recommendation

Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2023. 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

SLP Clinical Fellowship (Long Beach, CA)

Long Beach VA Healthcare System
Announcing Opening for
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Position

The Speech Pathology Section at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center located in Long Beach, CA is pleased to announce a Clinical Fellowship position with a desired start date of October 2023. 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 January 31, 2023. 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