Infinity offers a uniquely robust mentorship program beyond the ASHA requirements for our Clinical Fellows. Infinity Rehab is led by therapists (our VP is an SLP!). We are excited about the changes in healthcare and are committed to the use of standardized measures and evidence-based practice. Our Speech Pathologists are trained in Functional Communication Measures and collecting NOMS data. Here are a few amazing reasons to work for Infinity Rehab:

• New graduate Mentorship Program
• Evidence-based, clinically intensive programs
• Therapist-run company
• Unlimited CEUs
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Leadership Training
• Excellent support and resources to make you successful

For more information, please contact LaDawn Fronapel atlfronapel@infinityrehab.com or call 971.281.4990

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) is happy to announce the availability of a full-time, one year Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, to begin summer or early fall of 2019.

At PVAHCS, we serve inpatients, outpatients, and residents of the Community Living Center. We deliver services both in person and via telehealth. You will learn to evaluate and treat adults with cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and dysphonia. You will also gain experience with fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care, including acute/intensive, outpatient, and long-term care. You can expect close interaction with a variety of specialty services, including Ear/Nose/Throat; Physical Medicine & Rehab; Nutrition, Hospitality & Food; and Prosthetics & Sensory Aids. We work with a large and very active OEF/OIF population, as well as patients with ALS and patients with transgender-related communication needs. PVAHCS Speech Pathologists hold various specialty certifications, including Board Certification in Neurologic Communication Disorders, Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and certification in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment.

Phoenix is America’s fifth largest city, with affordable housing and an extensive freeway system that connects all parts of the valley. Arizona has vast national forest lands that provide a variety of recreational activities, such as skiing, horseback riding, boating, hiking, and camping. The Phoenix metropolitan area has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming pools, and bike paths. For the sports enthusiast, there are professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey teams. Those interested in culture will enjoy world-class concerts, theatre, shopping, and dining.

To apply, e-mail the following to Dr. Katie Ross at katherine.ross3@va.gov:

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors
• Graduate transcript (may be unofficial)

Please send documents as a single PDF when possible. E-mail subject should read “2019 CFY”.

Application packets must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 15, 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For additional information, contact Dr. Ross at katherine.ross3@va.gov.

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital

2019-2020 Clinical Fellowship in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Deadline for applications: Friday, February 15, 2019 

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce one Clinical Fellowship opportunity. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the speech-language pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. This position is a temporary appointment not to exceed one year.

The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, a level 1A – high complexity facility,  is the primary training site and will offer the clinical fellow experience in evaluation and treatment of cognitive communication, language, motor speech, swallowing, and voice disorders.  Training will include:

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

Secondary training sites will be within the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center and the Community Living Center. The clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in:

• Rehabilitation of patients with injuries to multiple systems (polytrauma)
• Evaluation and treatment of emerging consciousness patients
• Evaluation and training in use of assistive technology
• Palliative care
• Geriatrics

The clinical fellow will also be provided with a shorter, 2 week rotation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center.  Here, the clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in:

• Pediatric Swallow Disorders to include Fluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation
• Interdisciplinary Infant-Toddler Clinic and Feeding Team

San Antonio is a large city with a “big, small town” feel to it.  Housing and cost of living expenses are very affordable, and the school systems are excellent.  San Antonio is home of the Alamo, the River Walk, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the 5-time NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs!  The city is located two hours away from the beach and only one hour away from Austin—the live music capitol of the world!

Instructions for applying:

• Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply
• Please submit a résumé, letter of intent, and 3 letters of recommendation in a single PDF document by 2/15/2019.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Please send documents electronically via email in a single PDF document format. However, letters of recommendation will also be accepted if sent separately by email or postal mail (must be postmarked on or prior to Friday, February 15, 2019). Email and postal mail addresses as follows:

Speech-Language Pathology MS126
ATTN: Marisa E Leyden
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78229

Marisa.Leyden@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

JAMES H. QUILLEN VAMC

MOUNTAIN HOME, TN

Tentative start: July 2019

Deadline for applications: March 30, 2019

The James H. Quillen VAMC clinical fellowship provides experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, and voice disorders.  The clinical fellow can expect training in performing fluoroscopic swallow evaluations, stroboscopic voice evaluations, post laryngectomy voice restoration, clinical video telehealth, as well as assistive technology for augmenting communication and cognition.   The clinical fellow works closely with a variety of specialty services and teams including gastroenterology, radiology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, nutrition, pulmonology, primary care, and the traumatic brain Injury/polytrauma program.

We are currently accepting applications for a clinical fellow at Mountain Home, Tennessee with experience in the hospital, outpatient clinic, and Community Living Center (CLC).  The hospital setting includes experiences in acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and clinical video telehealth. The CLC provides short-term rehab, respite, hospice/palliative care,  and long-term care.  Outcomes/Evidence based practice for treatment across communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders is emphasized.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

* CF positions are  twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin July 2019.

* CF positions are 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick and annual leave.

* These are temporary appointments without potential to become permanent positions.

* Applicants with strong academic backgrounds and clinical experience in medical speech pathology including neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.

*Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please send the following items all together in the SAME e-mail or packet**:

1)   Letter of interest with a brief overview of clinical experiences and interests

2)   Resume/CV

3)   Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors –letters should be emailed or mailed with the complete application packet

4)   Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be unofficial)

**Incomplete or late packets will not be considered

All application packets must be received by COB March 30, 2019. All interviews will be held in April 2019 (in person or by conference). 

For submissions, further information, or questions, interested candidates may contact  Patrick Henley, MS, CCC-SLP, at Patrick.henley1@va.gov

One Clinical Fellowship Position Available for FY 2020

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Augusta, Georgia

Speech-Language Pathology

Audiology and Speech Pathology Section

Augusta, Georgia is home of the Master’s Tournament and offers a variety of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.  Augusta is home to a large medical community and the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC) is one of six medical centers within the area.  The CNVAMC is a two division medical center and has been designated as a Level II Polytrauma site.  CNVAMC has CARF accredited programs for inpatient rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury, Subacute/Medical Rehabilitation,  and Blind Rehabilitation.  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 $39,226.00 plus benefits. Health insurance is also available and costs vary depending upon coverage.

• The Clinical Fellowship may begin as early as June 1, 2019.
• 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 01, 2019.  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

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

Atlanta Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Decatur, GA

Deadline for applications:  February 11, 2019

The Atlanta VA Health Care System is seeking candidates for its 2019-2020 Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship.

The Atlanta VA Medical Center is comprised of 173 hospital beds and 133Community Living Center beds.  Annually, more than 130,000 veterans receive health care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.  We are affiliated with the Emory University School of Medicine and located in the heart of Decatur, near midtown Atlanta, adjacent to Emory University.  The Speech Pathology team serves inpatients, outpatients, and residents of our Community Living Centers.

The clinical fellow (CF) will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, Medicine, TBI/Polytrauma, Nutrition, Nursing, Radiology, and other rehabilitation therapies.  The CF will gain experience and provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation/treatment of veterans with swallowing, speech and language, cognitive, and voice disorders.  The CF may also gain specialized experience in artificial airways, neurogenic communication disorders, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, and laryngectomy care.  We are seeking candidates with experience and a strong interest in medical speech pathology, as well as a desire to grow professionally in a complex and learning-oriented medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The clinical fellowship is a one year, temporary appointment, without potential to become permanent.
• Start Date: Summer 2019
• Applicants with a strong academic background and clinical experience in medical speech pathology are preferred.
• Interviews will be conducted by phone.  Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by February 22^nd.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

**ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SCANNED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND EMAILED**

• 1-2 page resume including all relevant experience
• Cover letter describing your background and professional interests
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors

All application documents must be received by Monday, February 11, 2019.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please email applications to:  Kathleen.Kaminski@va.gov

CALLING ALL FEMMES, INCLUSIVE OF ALL GENDER EXPRESSIONS ~ IDENTITIES ~ ORIENTATIONS ~ IDENTITY AND ART WORKSHOP & CHANCE TO PERFORM

RSVP for the Tuesday, 1/29/19 (6:15-9:45 p.m.) workshop here by FRIDAY 1/25/19:  

https://goo.gl/forms/qGPwowp9LW3wC6OA3

A Certain Type of Brilliance is a performance series celebrating femmes’ ability to pull amazing things out of thin air, to create on a dime, to use our vulnerability and creativity as our greatest assets in resistance to oppression.  The next round of shows will be on stage at Gay City from Feb.7-17th. UW Students will be highlighted in the February 8th & 14th shows.  AND, the producers are still seeking 4 performers for those two shows, if you are interested in performing, please fill out the form at this link by Friday 1/18/19:   https://tinyurl.com/y7qrdrm7

Liz Cruz (show creator) and Ila Dola-Borg (performer) are bringing to the femmes of UW a critically theorized intersectional identity and art workshop, with the intention of connecting QTPOC & white femme students with this work. They will facilitate a 3.5-hour workshop for femme-identified (and femme-curious) students on Tuesday, January 29th from 6:15-9:45 p.m. (following Gender Discussion Group).  Students who attend this workshop will have the opportunity to explore their personal femme identities, experiences, and stories in community with one another through a variety of discussions and activities.  They will leave with a piece of art they’ve created based on their explorations during the session.

A Note on Femme Identity:  ‘Femme’ means a lot of different things to different people; this is part of the beauty of femme identity.  For many of us, femme is a queering of femininity, a politicized expression of gender, a space to transgress expectations.  For the purpose of this project, ‘femme’ includes anyone who identifies with the word, inclusive of all genders, bodies and expressions.  

So much information about the show: https://sites.google.com/view/certainbrilliance/

More about A Certain Type of Brilliance: https://sites.google.com/view/certainbrilliance/overview

Again, you can RSVP for the workshop here:https://goo.gl/forms/qGPwowp9LW3wC6OA3

The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) Voice and Swallow Clinics, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is pleased to announce openings for our 2019 – 20120 Clinical Fellowship Program.  We offer fellowships in our two specialty areas voice and swallow.  Each specialty has its own unique focus, with the goal of the overall clinical fellowship experience being that of a multi-disciplinary approach to medical care for inpatients and outpatients at a state-of-the art institution.

The UW Clinical Fellowship Program is an intensive 12-month program where clinical education is viewed as a dynamic process.  Clinical fellows participate actively in learning to apply didactic information to clinical practice with patients who have a wide range of disorders.

We are seeking clinical fellows who demonstrate strengths in the following:

1. Ability to analyze and synthesize information from a broad-based fund of knowledge in medical communication and voice science and disorders
2. Ability to engage in evidence-based problem solving
3. Motivation to achieve an advanced level of clinical competence in prevention, screening, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with voice and swallowing disorders
4. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a multidisciplinary medical setting
5. Self-evaluation resulting in actively identifying steps to develop new skills and acquire knowledge
6. Ethical, responsible, and professional conduct

In addition to clinical expectations, fellows will be expected to participate in the following:

1. Conduction and completion of your own clinical research project
2. Weekly multi-disciplinary case conference, with regular clinical case presentations
3. Outreach activities

We are currently accepting applications for multiple positions –in our swallow inpatient specialty area, adult voice specialty and a combination in adult and pediatric voice specialty.  Please indicate your area of interest in your submission. Include the following in your application in the following order:

1. A cover page with your name, specific area of voice or swallow date of application submission;
2. A one-page statement (12-point font, double spaced) describing your interest in the position, previous experience in medical speech pathology, goals for your career, any research experience, and the qualities that make you a good candidate for the fellowship;
3. Current CV/Resume and
4. Three letters of recommendation with at least one from a clinical supervisor/mentor in the application packet. These can be sent with your completed application or directly from the writer.

Please send all the above information via email with the subject “CFY application” to Nichole Rauch at Rauch@surgery.wisc.eduby 11:59 p.m. (CST) on February 1, 2019.  We will not accept applications after this date and incomplete applications will not be considered.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2312858-0/dshs-speech-language-pathologist

• Implement and supervise formal communication programs/interventions to address identified communication needs
• Administer speech-language tests related to articulation, and expressive and receptive language
• Test for and treat clients with dysphagia and other communication disorders; evaluate, provide recommendations, and monitor clients with dysphagia
• Serve as a contact between audiologist and staff regarding resident hearing ability and hearing aid services
• Work within interdisciplinary teams and develop communication needs that support identified, prioritized Individual Habilitation Plans/Individual Plans of Care
• Physically assist individuals to the extent and level necessary to promote choice and independence
• Provide in-services training to staff; develop, observe, and monitor client dining programs
• Design and construct adaptive equipment for communication
• Create communication displays using Boardmaker and other graphic software
• Utilize various Augmentative Communication Devices (e.g. iPads)

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders (Or, documentation of American Speech-Language Hearing Association approved equivalent to Master’s degree consisting of approved curriculum and student practicum hours)
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
• WA State Speech Pathologist License
• Experience as speech-language pathologist (SLP) is preferred

Summary of Functions

Conducts appropriate speech/language assessments of referred students.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assessment –  Helps identify children with speech or language impairments.  Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.  Participates in district-wide screening of Kindergarten and school age children. Administers tests and recommends placement for students.  Explains test results to parents.
2. Case Management – Provides case management services for students entering the special education system.  Attends multi-disciplinary meetings concerning placement of individual students. Recommends corrective procedures.  Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary. Maintains case records on all referred students.
3. Technical Assistance – Provides in-service training and consultation for district personnel as needed.  Interprets services to teachers and parents.
4. Research –Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
5. Interagency Contact – Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
6. Inventory – Maintains an inventory of all equipment and materials.
7. Reports – Prepares and submits required reports.  
8. Confidentiality – This position works with sensitive information and must maintain strict confidentiality in both verbal and written communications including case management documents.
9. Supervision – Provides supervision of speech therapy assistants when requested.
10. Other – Performs such other functions as may be necessary to the work of the office.  

Organizational Relationships

Supervised by and reports to Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

Education/Experience – Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  However, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

✍✍ Master’s degree in communication disorders or related field.

✍✍ Montana professional license (or qualified to obtain).

✍✍ Excellent communication, problem solving and organization skills.

✍✍ Knowledge of speech/language assessment processes.

✍✍ Knowledge of Montana State rules and regulations for programs providing services to children with handicapping conditions.

✍✍ Skill in interpreting and analyzing assessment data and providing solutions to specific problems.

✍✍ Ability to work with others and without close supervision.

✍✍ Excellent work habits.

Desirable Qualifications – Prefer experience working with communication disorders in a school setting.  Experience working in Native American communities.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.