SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin

Position begins: Mid-August/Early September 2024
Deadline for applications: 1/22/2024

A year-long CF position in speech-language pathology is available through the Geriatric Research Education andClinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This will be a blended fellowship experience incorporating training through the Speech Pathology section and the GRECC.

The Speech Pathology Section offers services to inpatient and outpatient Veterans in a Level 1B (second highest medical complexity) acute care hospital comprised of 113 inpatient hospital beds (including residents of the Community Living Center and hospice care unit) and a 16-bed intensive care unit. The CF will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, Med/Surg, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies. All CFs will gain experience and provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation/treatment of individuals with dysphagia (videofluoroscopy), speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders and voice disorders. They will also gain specialized experience in cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with mTBI, neurogenic communication disorders, endoscopic procedures (FEES and laryngovideostroboscopy), head and neck cancer, total laryngectomy education and tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis maintenance. CFs will be a part of interdisciplinary clinics, collaborating with ENT physicians and dieticians as part of the Interdisciplinary Voice Clinic, Dysphagia Clinic and Intensive Dysphagia Treatment Program. The CF will also have the opportunity to explore the use of high resolution pharyngeal manometry as part of the dysphagia profile.

The CF will also participate in several weekly Geriatric-based interdisciplinary clinics. Trainees will be integrated directly into these interdisciplinary geriatrics teams and, through administration of standardized screening tools, will identify those Veterans who would benefit from additional dysphagia, speech/language, and/or cognitive intervention from the Speech Pathology service. Additionally, the CF trainee will complete a dysphagia-focused research project through integration with Dr. Rogus-Pulia’s research program. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in medical speech pathology, geriatrics, and dysphagia research, as well as a desire to grow
professionally in a fast-paced, learning-oriented medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• CF positions are for one year.
• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
• Applicants with a strong academic background and/or clinical experience in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.
• Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

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

• Resume
• Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, and why you would like to be part of our team at the VA
• Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
• 2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors (include these in your scanned email attachment; do not send separately)

All application packets must be emailed by 1/22/2024
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please email applications to: madisonvacfy@medicine.wisc.edu

Please contact us with questions: (608) 256-1901

Jodi Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Speech Pathology Supervisor
Extension 17162
Jodi.Hernandez@va.gov

Joanne Yee, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist/Clinical Program Coordinator
VA Intensive Dysphagia Treatment Program
Extension 17647
Joanne.Yee@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MOUNTAIN HOME (JAMES H. QUILLEN) VAMC

MOUNTAIN HOME, TN

Tentative start: July 2024

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2024

We are currently accepting applications for a clinical fellow at Mountain Home, Tennessee. The setting includes experiences in acute and critical care, outpatient clinic, and the CLC, which 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.

The Mountain Home 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, and 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• CF positions are twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin July 2024.
• 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 willbe considered. Experience including neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia 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. It is preferred that individuals completing recommendations provide those to the applicant for submission with the packet, however if those writing your letter(s) of recommendation prefer that you not read them, they may send by separate email. Multiple submissions may impact review of your application.
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 1, 2024. Any interviews will be held in March (likely by phone or video).

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

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR (CFY) OPPORTUNITY
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Position begins: Summer/Fall 2024
Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 2, 2024

 

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is offering a comprehensive Clinical Fellowship experience serving patients throughout the continuum of care, including inpatients, outpatients, and residents in the Community Living Center (CLC) and Hospice units. In addition, we provide telemedicine  and weekly Loud Crowd group treatment to veterans in the community.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and evidence based treatment of adults with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-communication impairments, motor-speech disorders, and voice disorders. The candidate will develop skills in performing swallowing evaluations (including fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations), endoscopic voice evaluations, assistive technology (AAC), and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Our hospital also serves as a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III). In addition, the Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility. The Clinical Fellow will participate in a robust program targeting management of speech, swallowing, and cognition in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. 

We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in adult medical speech-language pathology and internship experience in the acute care medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The CF position is twelve months to begin Summer/Fall 2024.
• 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend  of $43,908 plus medical and leave benefits.
• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
• Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please submit the following in a single scanned PDF File via e-mail to: Anne.ClotaireAntoine@va.gov

1. Resume.
2. Letter of interest
3. 2 Letters of recommendation signed by clinical supervisors & their contact information.
4. Graduate program transcript (may be unofficial).
5. .SLP Clinical Fellowship Candidacy Experience

Application e-mail must be received by COB 2/2/2024.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Virtual interviews will be scheduled mid-February  2024.

Miami VA Healthcare System

Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Opportunity 2024-2025

The Miami VA Healthcare System Audiology and Speech Pathology (ASP) Service is excited to announce a full time Clinical Fellowship opportunity for 2024-2025!

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, Home-Based Primary Care 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, Miami Dolphins and Inter Miami CF. The weather is warm and allows residents to take advantage of the beach and Florida Keys year-round!

Position information:

1. Temporary, full time (40hrs/week) 12-month appointment
2. Tentative start date: June/July 2024
3. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
4. Graduation from a fully accredited Speech-Language Pathology graduate program (M.A. or M.S.) is required.
5. The compensation package includes base salary as well as medical and leave benefits.

 

Interested applicants should submit the following as one complete packet:

1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. Graduate transcript (official or unofficial)
4. Two to three references: Point of Contact, Phone Number and Email.

Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2024. 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

Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship Program
Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, FL

The Tampa General Hospital Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship position is an entry-level Speech-Language Pathology position intended to provide mentorship and advanced practice experience with a complex patient population in the acute care setting at a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital. The Clinical Fellow will interact professionally with specialty services, including physicians, nutrition, nursing, case management and other rehabilitation therapies. The Clinical Fellow will gain experience and provide evidence-based services in all areas of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, including evaluation/treatment of individuals with dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive-linguistic disorders, voice disorders, and tracheostomy. The Clinical Fellow will have mentoring by experienced clinicians, participate in didactic learning experiences, as well as complete additional learning opportunities through evidence-based projects.

Fellowship Admission Requirements

The following are prerequisites for an applicant to apply for the TGH Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship:

• A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position, previous experience in medical speech pathology, goals for your career, and attributes that make you the best candidate for this position.
• Three professional references.
• Two letters of recommendation with at least one from a colleague/mentor who can speak to your clinical skills.

Fellowship Qualifications

• Education – Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
• Provisional licensure by the State of Florida as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Desirable Qualities and Experiences

• Exposure to and passion for an acute care setting or complex adult medical conditions prior to this clinical fellowship experience.
• Exposure to Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
• Desire to expand upon the current evidence-based practice.
• Research experience and/or presentation experience.

Features of Our Clinical Fellowship

• The Clinical Fellow will gain experience and provide evidence-based services in all areas of acute care Medical Speech-Language Pathology, including evaluation/treatment of individuals with dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive-linguistic disorders, voice disorders, tracheostomy and more.
• Exposure to unique populations: inline PMV, transplant (heart, lung, kidney, liver, and multi-organ; one of the top organ transplant centers in the country), head and neck cancer, trauma (Level I Trauma Center), burn, stroke (comprehensive stroke center).
• Extensive orientation period with direct mentorship from our robust team with many different areas of interest and expertise.
• Designated Clinical Fellowship Mentor.
• Didactic Learning to include bi-weekly mentorship meetings, rounds, surgery observation, designated time for literature review, conducting quarterly SLP journal club, interdisciplinary observation, scholarly project, presentations, etc.
• MBSImP certification
• DIGEST certification

Find out more information through our website!

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR (CFY) OPPORTUNITY

West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

 

Position begins: Summer/Fall 2024

Deadline for Applications: Friday, February 2, 2024

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is offering a comprehensive Clinical Fellowship experience serving patients throughout the continuum of care, including inpatients, outpatients, and residents in the Community Living Center (CLC) and Hospice units. In addition, we provide telemedicine  and weekly Loud Crowd group treatment to veterans in the community.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and evidence based treatment of adults with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-communication impairments, motor-speech disorders, and voice disorders. The candidate will develop skills in performing swallowing evaluations (including fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations), endoscopic voice evaluations, assistive technology (AAC), and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Our hospital also serves as a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III). In addition, the Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility. The Clinical Fellow will participate in a robust program targeting management of speech, swallowing, and cognition in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

We are seeking applicants with a strong interest in adult medical speech-language pathology and internship experience in the acute care medical setting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The CF position is twelve months to begin Summer/Fall 2024.
• 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes a stipend  of $43,908 plus medical and leave benefits.
• This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position.
• Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please submit the following in a single scanned PDF File via e-mail to:  

Anne.ClotaireAntoine@va.gov

1. Resume.
2. Letter of interest.
3. 2 Letters of recommendation signed by clinical supervisors & their contact information.
4. Graduate program transcript (may be unofficial).
5. CFY Candidacy Experience Document.

Application e-mail must be received by COB 2/2/2024.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Virtual interviews will be scheduled mid-February  2024.