2021-2022
SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Decatur, GA
Deadline for applications: February 8, 2021
The Atlanta VA Health Care System is seeking candidates for its 2021-2022 Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship.
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 use of virtual care will also be emphasized. The CF may also gain specialized experience in artificial airways, neurogenic communication disorders, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, laryngectomy care, and COVID-19 recovery. 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 2021
Applicants with a strong academic background and clinical experience in medical speech pathology are preferred.
Interviews will be conducted by video. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by February 19th.
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 8, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please email applications to: