The George E Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT is pleased to announce the availability of one Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, to begin late Summer or early Fall of 2018.  This one-year position will be full-time  (40 hours/week) and pays $39,226 + benefits.

The SLC VAMC is located on a 70 acre campus situated at the foot of the rugged Wasatch Mountains overlooking the city below.  The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, and world class skiing & cultural venues including concerts, theatre, and dining opportunities.

The George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a 121 – bed tertiary care facility serving Veterans residing within a 25,000 square mile area within VISN 19. It is closely affiliated with the University of Utah School of Medicine. SLC VAMC offers traditional and specialty care services including pathology, radiology, neurology, nuclear medicine and psychiatry.  We provide Telehealth services to Veterans living in rural settings and are a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III) providing services for OEF/OIF veterans. Our Speech-Language Pathology Section maintains close interaction with a variety of  teams  including Radiology, Geriatrics, Otolaryngology, Nutrition, Prosthetics & Sensory Aids, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and treatment of adults with dysphagia (fluoroscopy & FEES), cognitive communication impairments,  aphasia, dysarthria and voice disorders including special populations (i.e. H&N Cancer and Transgender).  Additionally, there will be an opportunity to work closely with the Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech Research Lab.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Intent summarizing career objectives
2. Resume
3. Two letters of recommendation (include these in your email attachment, do not send separately)
4. Graduate Program Transcripts (official or unofficial copy)

All application packets will be accepted via email through April 12, 2018.  Late or incomplete packets will not be considered.

Please send to: tiffany.atkinson@va.gov

Top candidate selections will be announced May 9, 2018 and interviews for top candidates will be scheduled May 15, 2018 and May 16, 2018 (in person or videoconference)

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Madison Wisconsin

Position begins: August/September 2018

Deadline for applications:   4/15/18

A CFY position in speech-language pathology is available through the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the William S. Middleton Veterans Affairs Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.  This will be a blended fellowship training experience incorporating training through the Speech Pathology section and the GRECC. The Speech Pathology Section serves inpatients, outpatients, and residents of a Community Living Center.  CF will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, Medicine, 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, 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 videostroboscopy), and laryngectomy care. 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, or cognitive intervention from the Speech Pathology service.  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.
• These are temporary appointments without potential to become permanent positions. 
• 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
• 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 April 15th, 2018.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please email applications to:

jill.zielinski@va.gov and nicole.pulia@va.gov

Please contact us with questions:

Jill Zielinski, MS, CCC-SLP: (608) 256-1901 x17902            

Nicole M. Rogus-Pulia, PhD, CCC-SLP: (608) 256-1901 x11524

Hines VA Hospital, Chicago IL

The Hines VA Speech Pathology Department  is pleased to announce that we are offering TWO Clinical Fellowship Positions for the 2018/2019 fiscal year.

The position will include evaluation and treatment of both inpatients and outpatients of various disorders within a variety of settings. You will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology, ENT, SCI, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies.  You will gain experience and provide services in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation/treatment of individuals with dysphagia, speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, voice disorders, and tracheostomy. You may also gain specialized experience in cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with TBI/polytrauma, and laryngectomy care. The appointments would begin in August of 2018 and are temporary without potential to become permanent positions. Approximate salary is $43,000 plus benefits.

Procedure for Application:

If interested, please send, via email, one PDF document that includes the following:

• Resume/clinical vitae to include contact information for two references who are familiar with your academic and/or clinical skills (Please NO letters from your references)
• Letter of interest describing why you would like to work at Hines VA Hospital.

Incomplete applications or failure to adhere to the above requirements will remove your packet from consideration.

Deadline for Submission is midnight of 3/30/18

All Submissions should be sent to:

Laura Chalcraft @ laura.chalcraft@va.gov

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Chalcraft at the above email or via phone at 708-202-8387 X21012