Instructor/Fellow - Speech Language Pathology Fellowship

Job Summary:

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is pleased to announce an opening for our 2024 – 2025 Speech-Language-Pathology Clinical Fellowship.

The CU Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Clinical Fellowship is led by an inter-professional team that includes voice-specialized speech language pathologists, a dysphagia-specialized speech language pathologist, three fellowship-trained laryngologists and two fellowship trained head and neck surgeons. The entire field of voice, airway and swallow-related pathology is addressed in this fellowship with the benefit of utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. This program aims to provide fellows with an excellent exposure to the full spectrum of voice, airway and swallowing disorders, and their medical and surgical management. Through bimonthly, interdisciplinary voice and swallow rounds, clinic-based teaching, and progressive responsibility in behavioral treatment of voice and swallowing disorders, the fellows receive a well-balanced academic experience. Each fellow will learn to hone their teaching skills by participating in the training of medical students and residents when appropriate, and by participating in resident didactics.

Clinical Fellowship Mission of the University of Colorado  

This one-year Speech-Language-Pathology (SLP) clinical fellowship is designed to provide an educational experience with progressively increasing clinical responsibilities. This program will allow the trainee to become an expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders in an interprofessional setting. Clinical Fellows will be provided an in-depth survey of the field based on clinical, didactic, and research exposure.  

Education and Philosophy  

The education of the SLP clinical fellow is viewed as a dynamic process with active didactic learning that is then applied to patients in a clinical practice setting. The program’s learning objectives will provide clinical fellows with exposure to all aspects of patient care, research opportunities and teaching experience. The clinical fellow will learn from a team of three SLPs, three fellowship-trained laryngologists and two fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons to optimize the diversity of training during the year. 

Speech Pathology Fellowship Goals and Objectives 

The Speech Language Pathology fellowship experience at The University of Colorado is geared towards the development of competency in the assessment and treatment of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Fellows will have exposure to all aspects of patient cases on the behavioral, medical, and surgical levels. As a participatory member of the inter-professional team, each fellow will be involved in the treatment of patients in an outpatient setting for the purpose of learning and taking history, physical examination skills, and developing skills with instrumental assessment of voice and swallowing disorders. Diagnostic skills are further challenged through monthly “Voice Rounds” or “Dysphagia Rounds” where the fellow will be responsible for presenting difficult voice cases from previous weeks and expected to understand and convey all of the issues as they pertain to the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Fellows also work in close conjunction with on-site laryngologists and singing specialists to improve their understanding of the role of surgical treatment and physical rehabilitation of the speaking and singing voice.

Fellows will perform numerous office-based procedures, including videostrobolaryngoscopy, flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing skills (FEES), videoflouroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS), and acoustic and aerodynamic testing in addition to developing expertise in the clinical/ perceptual assessment of upper aerodigestive disorders.  

Following completion of the Speech-Language-Pathology Clinical Fellowship at the University of Colorado, fellows will:

• Have comprehensive knowledge of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders
• Be competent in the assessment and treatment of patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders
• Be able to perform the full array of office-based procedures for voice disorders
• Become skilled in behavioral treatment planning and implementation for voice, airway, and swallowing disorders
• Have met all requirements to complete the ASHA Clinical Fellowship Year and apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence 

Research  

Under the mentorship of Marie Jetté, the Clinical Fellow is expected to: complete at least one clinical research project, submit at least one abstract to a national meeting for oral presentation, and submit one manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal during training.

Length of Fellowship  

This fellowship is a twelve-month, full-time, paid position in the University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Preferred start date is August 1, but exceptions may be made in specific circumstances.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.  

• Completion of an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology, with completion of a master's level course of study by June 2023
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders through graduate student work

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Individuals with exceptional qualifications who aspire to thrive in the areas articulated by our mission and philosophy are invited to apply.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening will begin on 01/01/2024 and will close on 01/31/2024.

Anticipated Pay

Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$50,000 to $55,000

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

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Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .