Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship (Summer 2026 start) - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship (2026-2027)
Now accepting applications for one (1) clinical fellowship position.
PVAHCS speech pathologists provide services across outpatient, inpatient, and inpatient rehab settings. This fellowship emphasizes gaining experience in evaluation and treatment across the continuum of care: swallowing disorders, cognitive impairments (e.g., TBI), communication impairments (e.g., aphasia, dysarthria, AAC), and voice disorders. Training opportunities include fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow studies, videostroboscopy, lymphedema treatment for individuals with head and neck cancer, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Speech pathologists collaborate closely with specialty services including ENT, SCI/ALS clinic, Dietitians, Neuropsychology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Polytrauma.
Why Phoenix? Arizona’s vast national forests offer skiing, horseback riding, boating, hiking, and camping. Phoenix, the 5th largest U.S. city, boasts year-round sunshine, golf, pools, trails, and bike paths. It’s also a professional sports hub: MLB Cactus League Spring Training, Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Cardinals (NFL), Suns (NBA), and Mercury (WNBA).
General Information & Requirements
12-month temporary appointment (M–F, 40 hours/week)
Benefits include salary, healthcare, and vacation/sick leave
U.S. citizenship is required
Graduation from an ASHA- accredited Speech Pathology graduate program (MA or MS) is required
How to Apply
Email application to Jamie Flatness at jamie.flatness@va.gov with Subject Line: “2026 CF”
Email the following documents in a single PDF, titled “Last name, First name”
Letter of interest
Resume/CV
2 letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors
Graduate transcript (may be unofficial)
Deadline: Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. (MST) Friday, February 13, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by email within 1–2 weeks to schedule a virtual interview.