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We are Calvin College's chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA). We are one of the 280 chapters associated with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Assocation (ASHA). This blog is one of the many ways we want to reach out to the speech pathology & audiology majors at Calvin and other related student organizations. We will post our upcoming events, opportunities for you, and interesting developments in the field.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
CFY Opportunity: Hines VA
SLP
CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
Edward Hines,
Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital
Positions
begin: Summer 2013
Deadline
for applications: May 3, 2013
Two Full-time, one year CF positions in speech-language pathology are
available at the Hines VA Hospital. The Speech Pathology Section at Hines
is comprised of 6.0 FTEE Speech Pathologists who are part of a dynamic,
collaborative healthcare team serving inpatients, outpatients, and residents of
the Community Living Center (a rehabilitation and long-term care unit).
CFs will interact professionally with specialty services including Neurology,
ENT, SCI, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing, and other rehabilitation
therapies. 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, voice disorders,
and tracheostomy. Students may also gain specialized experience in
cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with TBI/polytrauma, and laryngectomy
care. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in medical speech
pathology and a desire to grow professionally in a fast-paced,
learning-oriented medical setting.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
*
Two Full-time, one year CFY
positions are available.
*
The appointments are temporary without potential to
become permanent positions.
*Applicants
with a strong academic background or clinical experience in neuroscience,
neurogenic cognitive/language disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:
Interested
applicants should submit the following in
one PDF document by May 3, 2013:
*resume/clinical
vitae to include contact
information for two references who are familiar with your academic and/or
clinical skills or attach reference information separately
*letter of interest describing why you would like to work at Hines VA
Hospital
Please
send to: Laura Chalcraft.
M.S., CCC-SLP at Laura.chalcraft@va.gov
. Contact with questions via email
or by phone at 708-202-8387 x21012
All application packets must be received via email by midnight on May
3rd.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
*Interviews
(telephone or in person) will be scheduled for selected applicants in mid
to late May.
Edward Hines, Jr. VA
Hospital is located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago on a 147-acre campus.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Funding Opportunities for 2013-2014
Check out the ASHFoundation's 2013 funding opportunities:
Competition | Deadline |
New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship | May 6 |
Graduate Student Scholarship (also includes Scholarships for Students with a Disability, International Students, Minority Students and NSSLHA Members) | May 20 |
Student Research Grant in Audiology | May 20 |
Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development | May 20 |
Application guidelines and eligibility criteria: ASHFoundation's website.
Questions? Contact the ASHFoundation office at 800-498-2071, ext. 8703.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Rehab Solutions: CFY Opportunities
Rehab Solutions currently has the following SLP/CFY openings.
· SLP/CFY, Eastover, NC – part-time
· SLP/CFY, Gastonia, NC – part-time
· SLP/CFY, Manchester, TN – part-time
· SLP/CFY, Morris, IL – part-time
Contact: Saundra Lampkins – 800-217-8804
Diana Barr
Recruitment Coordinator
Rehab Solutions
Direct Line: (877) 961-6111
Fax (704) 496-2087
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