One Clinical Fellowship Position Available for FY 2024/25
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Augusta, Georgia
Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology and Speech Pathology Section

Augusta, Georgia is home of the Master’s Golf Tournament and offers a variety of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Augusta is home to the Georgia Cyber Center and Fort Eisenhower military base. Augusta is home to a large medical community and the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC) is one of five 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, and specialize in patient populations including ALS/AAC, head and neck cancer, brain injury, and palliative care/hospice.

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, neurodegenerative diseases, etc. CFs receive training in instrumental assessment and treatment, including modified barium swallow studies and FEES. 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 $41,206.00 plus benefits. Health insurance is also available and costs vary depending upon coverage.

• The Clinical Fellowship may begin as early as June 1, 2024.
• 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 4 full-time Speech Pathologists at our two-division Medical Center. Some examples of opportunities for experience include: MBSS, FEES, 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-laryngectomy communication and voice therapy. Our team covers inpatients, 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, February 23, 2024. 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

VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Positions begin: Summer or Early Fall 2024
Deadline for Applications: February 15, 2024

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System Clinical Fellowships provide experience in medical speech pathology.  The Clinical Fellowship is divided into 3-4 separate rotations, located at both the Seattle and American Lake Divisions (in Lakewood Washington), with training in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, community living centers, and specialty outpatient clinics (e.g. ALS, Polytrauma, Stroke).  The Clinical Fellow may have opportunity for specialized training in endoscopy, post laryngectomy voice restoration, and assistive technology.   The Clinical Fellow will work closely with a variety of specialty services and teams, including Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, Otolaryngology, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Primary Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury/Disease, and the Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Program.  The fellowships offer opportunity to participate in SLP journal clubs, national and local quality improvement programs, surgical observations and multidisciplinary team presentations.  Our staff Speech Pathologists are devoted to our training/mentoring program and clinical fellows can expect to work closely with their clinical supervisors.

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; beginning between July -August 2024.
• 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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
Submit the following items as a single PDF document  by close of business (5 pm PST) on February 15, 2024.

Label the PDF as follows:  “LASTNAME.VAPUGETSOUND.CFY2024”

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of interest including your background, professional interest and objective
3. 2 Letters of Recommendation signed by faculty or clinical practicum supervisors-adult medical placement preferred when possible.
4. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be official or unofficial)
5. 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.

Email your single PDF/application packet to Abigail Potts @ Abigail.potts@va.gov

LONG BEACH VA Healthcare System
Announcing Opening for

TWO Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Positions
Long Beach, CA

The Speech Pathology Section at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center located in Long Beach, CA is pleased to announce a vacancy for TWO Clinical Fellowship positions with a desired start date of October 2024.  The Clinical Fellowship is a full-time position with a compensation package that includes salary ($47,711), 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.  We are also looking forward to the grand opening of our new Community Living Center, anticipated Fall 2024.  In addition, the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is a Level III Polytrauma Center.

The Clinical Fellows 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 Fellows 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 9, 2024.  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

Veteran’s Administration Medical Center
San Diego, CA 

We are currently accepting applications for one SPEECH PATHOLOGY Clinical Fellowship Year position at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, San Diego, CA.

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

• Must be a US Citizen for this opportunity.
• Previous medical placement required.
• Applicants with a strong academic/clinical background in dysphagia (including MBSS/FEES), language disorders, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and prior VA placement are preferred.

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

The appointment is 12 months, 2080 hours.  Start date as early as July 2024; no later than September 2024.

Work week = 40 hours.  Tour to be discussed at interview.  Speech Pathology services are offered at this site 7 days/week.  Stipend of $46,692 + benefits

 

Applications will be accepted through February 2, 2024. 

Interested applicants should submit the following in a single package to Krishafaye Rosete, Program Support Assistant for the Audiology/Speech Pathology Service at  Krishafaye.Rosete@va.gov.   Only complete packages received by deadline will be considered. 

1. A letter of interest in the position (cover letter)
2. A Vitae/Resume
3. Two signed letters of recommendation
4. Graduate school transcripts (official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted)
5. Contact information for 2 references
6. Start date availability

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

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Positions begin: Summer 2024
Deadline for applications: Friday, January 19, 2024

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 (https://veteranshealthfoundation.org/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 1/19/2024 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**

1. Resume
2. Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, a memorable clinical experience and why you would like to complete your CFY in the VA
3. Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
4. The names and contact information for 2 References.
5. One letter of recommendation from a previous clinical practicum supervisor (adult medical placement preferred when possible). Template attached – 2024 CFY Announcement VAPHS. Letter should be emailed directly to Kimberly.eichhorn@va.gov

The anticipated time frame to begin virtual interviews is February 2024.
Please contact Kimberly Eichhorn with any questions.

Two Clinical Fellowship Positions Available
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS)
Speech-Language Pathology Section; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service

Application Deadline: Wednesday, Jan 24th

 

The Speech-Language Pathology Section at MVAHCS is pleased to announce two (2) Clinical Fellowship positions available with start in Summer 2024.

Clinical Fellows participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to evaluation and treatment of veterans and service members.  Veterans served cross the age span from young adult through older adult populations.   CFs evaluate and treat communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders related to stroke, head and neck cancer, TBI & Polytrauma and a wide variety of other medical diagnoses. They may provide aural rehabilitation and transgender communication services, as well.  CFs receive training in instrumental assessment and treatment procedures including modified barium swallows, FEES, and stroboscopy. CFs are active participants in the care of patients in medical and surgical wards, rehabilitation units (acute, subacute), telehealth, outpatient clinics, and intensive care unit.  The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a specialty site for Assistive Technology, a TBI Center of Excellence, and is one of five recognized Polytrauma Centers in the VA.  MVAHCS offers CARF-accredited programs in inpatient rehabilitation for amputation, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, residential transitional rehabilitation for brain injury, outpatient brain injury and spinal cord injury, assistive technology, and chronic pain.

Minneapolis and St Paul are known for lakes and parks and offer a wide variety of educational opportunities, recreational activities, music, arts, outstanding restaurants, and professional sports.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Graduate in good standing from a CAA-approved Master’s program in Communication Disorders
2. U.S. Citizen
3. Eligible for provisional licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.

Details of the Position: The position is temporary with a 12 month tour. Start date must occur between June 1 and October 1.  Salary is $44,704.

Additional information about the Minneapolis VA Medical Center may be found on the Minneapolis VA Health Care System website at http://www.va.gov/minneapolis/.  Applicants may apply for consideration by submitting a cover letter, résumé, graduate school transcripts, and three letters of reference as a single PDF document with the subject line of “Yourlastname firstname:CF by Wednesday, Jan 24th to:

Ann St Jacque, M.A., CCC-SLP
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System
One Veterans Drive  (127A)
Minneapolis, MN  55417
ann.st.jacque@va.gov

For additional information, please contact Ann St Jacque at (612) 467-1380, or email ann.st.jacque@va.gov

San Francisco VA Health Care System
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Opportunity

Position begins: August 2024
Deadline for applications:  1/19/2024

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), short stay in-patient rehabilitation  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 and Speak Out! 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 and/or Speak Out! Certification and FEES experience is a plus.

General Information:

1. CF position is a temporary appointment, full time for 12 months beginning in August 2024
2. Only US citizens are eligible to apply
3. Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.)
4. $50,986.00 stipend plus medical and leave benefits

 

Interested applicants should submit the following as one completed packet via email by 1/19/24:

1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. Currently available official or unofficial graduate transcript
4. Two letters of recommendations signed by clinical supervisors

 

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

 

Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Program 2024-2025

Position Start: Summer or Early Fall 2024
Deadline for applications: 2/5/2024

The Dayton VA Medical Center Speech-Language-Pathology section is pleased to announce one Clinical Fellowship opportunity for 2023-2024. The Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to achieve their clinical learning goals across a wide continuum of care, under close mentorship. This position will serve veterans in acute care and critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinic, and residents of the Community Living Center (long term care, hospice/palliative care, and memory unit).

The Dayton VAMC Clinical Fellowship will provide experience in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, language disorders, cognitive communication impairment, motor speech disorders, and voice impairment. The Clinical Fellow can expect on-site training in videofluoroscopic swallow evaluations, flexible endoscopy, post-laryngectomy voice restoration, and assistive technology; as well as opportunities for in-person and virtual continued education. Hands-on training will allow the Clinical Fellow to develop the necessary skills to manage a full-time patient caseload. Overall – we are seeking a candidate with a strong interest in medical speech pathology.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to 12 months of temporary federal employment at Dayton VA Medical Center.
• U.S. Citizenship and English language proficiency are required.
• Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology program (MA or MS) required.
• Eligibility for licensure in speech-language-pathology and application for conditional licensure.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
Please submit

1. resume
2. letter of intent describing professional goals and areas of interest
3. graduate transcripts (unofficial or copies are acceptable)
4. two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors

• All the above should be incorporated into a single PDF document. Please title PDF as follows: LastName_FirstName_2024
• Email applications to taylor.galen@va.gov by 2/5/24
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
• Interviews will be scheduled in mid-late February with the selection team, in person or via videoconference

Please direct any questions to: Taylor Galen MA, CCC-SLP taylor.galen@va.gov

SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce two Clinical Fellowship opportunities for 2024-2025. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the Speech-Language Pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. These positions are temporary appointments, not to exceed one year. Applicants must be US citizens and have graduated from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program and be eligible for a Texas Speech-Language Pathology Intern License.

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. Clinical rotations will include outpatient clinic, acute inpatient care and inpatient Polytrauma Rehabilitation. Training will include:

• Fluoroscopic/Endoscopic swallow evaluations
• Stroboscopic voice evaluations
• ALS multidisciplinary clinic
• Gender affirming voice therapy
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with head and neck cancer
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with TBI and disorders of consciousness
• Evaluation and training for use of assistive technology
• Palliative care and hospice

Clinical Fellows with South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) will be collaborating with a variety of specialty services to include ENT, PM&R, Neurology, Pulmonary, Oncology, PT, OT, RT, Rec therapy, Nutrition, Chaplain service and many more.

The Speech-Language Pathology staff at STVHCS is very proud of our fellowship training program. To help potential applicants determine if San Antonio may be a good match, please see attached personal statements from our program alumni.

Interested applicants are to submit the following documents no later than February 2, 2024, to be considered.

• Resume
• Letter of intent
• Two letters of recommendation

Electronic submission of documents as a single PDF is preferred. If letters of recommendation are to be sent separate, applicants must assure the document clearly state the name of the applicant.

Electronic document submissions to: gerardo.gutierrez@va.gov and sierra.adachi@va.gov

Please contact Gerardo Gutierrez and Sierra Adachi via email with any questions regarding the fellowship or submission process.

 

Clinical Fellowship Program Alumni Sheet – OPA Approved

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is currently accepting applications for a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship candidate for 2024-2025

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is pleased to announce a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship (CF) position for the 2024-2025 year. The Clinical Fellowship provides a well-rounded experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults in all areas of medical speech pathology including dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, and tracheostomy. Specialty areas in head & neck cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, TBI, trach/vent, AAC, and transgender voice are also offered. Our department serves inpatients, outpatients (in-clinic and telehealth), and rehabilitation residents of the Community Living Center.

Over the course of this year long rotation, the Clinical Fellow can expect to have a combination of inpatient and outpatient experience to include training in swallow evaluations (bedside, fluoroscopic, and endoscopic), endoscopic voice evaluations (flexible and rigid), post laryngectomy voice restoration, language and cognitive therapy, participation in comprehensive rehab teams for ALS, Parkinson’s, and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), as well as assistive technology for augmentative communication. The CF will work with a variety of specialty services and teams via interdisciplinary rounds and collaboration, including: Otolaryngology, General Medicine Hospitalist teams, Nursing, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, SCI, and Primary Care.

Located in the high desert of northern New Mexico, Albuquerque experiences four seasons a year which allows for the enjoyment of one of the most diverse geographical regions in the country year-round. Running along the Rio Grande trail, hiking, mountain and road biking, climbing, boating, and winter sports are all within a 20 minute to 2-hour drive. Albuquerque has a unique and rich culture, southwest cuisine, and thriving local brewery scene. The University and downtown have a variety of shops, restaurants, and monthly activities. The world-renowned Balloon Fiesta is hosted
annually in October.

The position is tentatively scheduled to begin late summer of 2024 and is a full time (Monday-Friday) 12 month position, with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick & annual leave.

Instructions to apply:
Email the following to Rebecca.Brinkerhoff@va.gov:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (can be included in PDF packet or sent separate)
• Graduate transcript (may be unofficial)

Please send documents as a single PDF. Email subject should read “LAST NAME_2024_25 CFY”.

All application packets must be received by close of business (5pm MST) on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Interviews for selected applicants will be scheduled for late February 2024 (in person or via videoconference). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information or questions, please contact Rebecca Brinkerhoff at Rebecca.Brinkerhoff@va.gov or (505) 265-1711 x2135.