Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship (Summer 2026 start) - Lexington VA
SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
Lexington, KY Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Tentative Start Date: June 2026
Deadline for applications: 2/08/26
A CF position in Speech-Language Pathology is available at the Lexington VA Medical Center. The beautiful city of Lexington houses a 2 division facility with one division located on the University of Kentucky campus and the other approximately 5 miles across town. The Speech Department includes full-time SLPs, part-time SLPs, and an SLPA. The Speech Department serves acute inpatients, residents of a Community Living Center, and outpatient. We are also able to provide treatment via telehealth through multiple modalities.
The CF will be expected to work at both divisions throughout their rotation and participate in various clinics/care units. This will include both inpatient and outpatient care. The CF will interact professionally with specialty services such as Neurology, ENT, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation therapies. The CF will gain experience in all areas of medical speech pathology and may also participate in specialized care in areas such as: neurogenic communication disorders, AAC, endoscopic procedures (FEES, videostroboscopy), and laryngectomy care. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in medical speech pathology and a desire to grow professionally in a learning-oriented setting.
General Information:
This CF position is for one year. This is a temporary appointment funded through a stipend provided by the Office of Academic Affiliations.
Schedule will be 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday).
Only US citizens are eligible to apply.
Applications are open to students who have graduated/will graduate in 2026 and have not previously completed a clinical fellowship.
Virtual interviews for selected applicants will be scheduled in February/March.
To Apply, submit an Application Packet including:
Cover Letter
Resume
Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
Two letters of recommendation (from university faculty or clinical supervisors)
All application packets must be emailed by 02/08/26.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please email applications to:
Cassandra White, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Fellow Supervisor
Please contact us with any questions you may have:
Courtney Cooper, Au.D.
Audiology-Speech Section Chief
Cassandra White, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Fellow Supervisor
Ryleigh Allison, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist