VA CFY Position

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR (CFY) OPPORTUNITY West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center � � The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is a dynamic hospital comprised of 180 hospital beds (Intensive Care, Acute Medicine, Blind Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Health) as well as 120 Community Living Center (CLC) beds and a dedicated Hospice Unit.  The WPB VAMC serves as a Polytrauma Clinic Support Team (Level III). In addition, we provide telemedicine and homecare services to veterans in the community. Veterans also participate in treatment and support groups facilitated by the speech-language pathologists focusing on Parkinson’s Disease, Post-CVA Communication Skills, and Laryngectomy. The Clinical Fellow will engage in a professionally challenging year gaining experience in evaluation and evidence based treatment of adults with dysphagia, cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria and voice disorders. The candidate will also develop skills in fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. In addition, the Clinical Fellow will receive training in assistive technology (AAC) for augmenting communication and cognition. We also work closely with the OEF/OIF/OND population, addressing their speech, language, and cognitive concerns. Veterans are seen along the continuum of care, including ER admission, intensive/acute care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care , outpatient and telemedicine rehabilitation. Our Speech-Language Pathology section maintains close interaction with a variety of specialty services, including Audiology, Otolaryngology, Radiology, Neurology, Psychology, Social Work, Pulmonary Medicine, Neuropsychology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nutrition & Food Service, Blind Rehabilitation, and Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service. The Speech-Language Pathologists coordinate the Comprehensive ALS Interdisciplinary Team at our facility, which will provide a rich clinical experience. GENERAL INFORMATION: § The CF position is  twelve months to begin Late Summer/Fall 2020. § 40 hours per week ( Monday-Friday ) with a compensation package that includes a stipend of $ 41,861 plus health benefits, sick and annual leave. § This is a temporary appointment without potential to become a permanent position. § Applicants must have a strong academic background as well as clinical experience in adult medical speech-language pathology. § Only US citizens are eligible to apply. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING: *ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND SENT VIA E-MAIL 1) Resume 2) Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests and why you would like to be a part of our team 3) 2 letters of recommendation from clinical supervisors (included in the PDF) 4) Graduate program transcripts (may be unofficial) Application e-mail must be received by 2/24/2020 . Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews for top candidates will be scheduled by March 2020. Please e-mail applications to : Ann.Wick@va.gov

2020-2021 SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP Atlanta Veterans Affairs Health Care System Decatur, GA Deadline for applications:  February 10, 2020 � � The Atlanta VA Health Care System is seeking candidates for its 2020-2021 Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship. The Atlanta VA Medical Center is comprised of 173 hospital beds and 133 Community 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 2020Applicants 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 21nd. 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 orclinical supervisors All application documents must be received by Monday, February 10, 2020 .  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email applications to:  Kathleen.Kaminski@va.gov

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 2020-2021 Clinical Fellowship in Medical Speech-Language Pathology Deadline for applications: Friday, February 14, 2020 The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce one Clinical Fellowship opportunity for 2020-2021. 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. In addition to outpatient clinics and acute inpatient care, the fellow will rotate through the following specialized areas: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program, Home-Based Primary Care, and the Community Living Center. 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 • Group treatment for aphasia, Parkinson’s, transgender voice • Evaluation and treatment of patients with disorders of consciousness • Evaluation and training for use of assistive technology • Geriatrics • Palliative care and hospice The clinical fellow will also have the opportunity to focus their training in one of two specialty areas: 1. Neurocognitive Communication Disorders 2. Voice and Swallow Multidisciplinary Laryngology Clinic San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States, but is known for its feel as a "big, small town." Housing is very affordable, and schools are excellent. San Antonio is known for being the home of the Alamo, River Walk, Sea World, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The city is two hours from Texas beaches, one from Austin, the live music capitol of the world, and is home of five-time NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs. 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 2/14/2020. *Please label PDF as follows: Last Name, First Initial (e.g. Palmer, N) - 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 14, 2020). Email and postal mail addresses as follows: Speech-Language Pathology MS126 ATTN: South Texas Veterans Health Care System 7400 Merton Minter Blvd San Antonio, TX 78229 Email: Nicole.Barnes@va.gov and Jenna.Mackenzie@va.gov