Craniofacial Speech Fellowship-CFY (Application Deadline 3/31/2024)

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Job Description
Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within scope of practice and established standards for speech-language pathology. Functions effectively as a member of the team and supports the mission of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Student internship in pediatrics

Education

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology

Certification Summary

• Paid Clinical Experience (PCE) Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology with temporary licensure
• American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Clinical Fellowship (CF) and registration for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology within 1 year of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

The Center for Craniofacial Disorders at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is now taking applications for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in Speech Pathology for 2024-2025. The Craniofacial Center is located on the Scottish Rite campus in a beautiful area of Atlanta. Applications will close March 31st, 2024 and decisions will be made by May 1, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted beginning Jan 2, 2024 and interviews completed on a rolling basis. This is a one-year paid position historically starting around July 1st each year. Start date is flexible depending on graduation date. August 2024 graduates are welcome to apply.
The CFY offers a highly qualified graduate a concentration in evaluation and treatment of resonance speech and swallowing disorders related to cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial disorders.
The ideal/qualified candidate will have:
• Completed a master's or doctorate in communication disorders/speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed a student internship or research project in craniofacial disorders.
• Active involvement in research projects and/or coordinating research lab for university professors.
• Developed a professional goal of being a clinical researcher in craniofacial disorders.
• Developed a solid academic background in head and neck anatomy and craniofacial anomalies
• Strong letters of recommendations from academic and clinical supervisors.
The Clinical Fellow will serve as a member of a full-time interdisciplinary Craniofacial Team with craniofacial surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, geneticists, pediatric nurses, nurse practitioner, dental hygienist, nutritionist, newborn feeding specialist.
The Fellow will receive training and experience in
• Instrumental assessment of resonance and voice disorders
• Vocal tract imaging with endoscopy, MRI, and radiographic cephalometrics
• Evidence-based speech therapy treatment strategies
• Interdisciplinary assessment and planning of short-term and long-term treatment goals
• Surgical and prosthetic management of velopharyngeal dysfunction
• Clinical research
Apply online at https://choa.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/externalcareers/job/Childrens-Scottish-Rite-Hospital/Craniofacial-Speech-Fellowship-CFY--Application-Deadline-3-31-2024-_R-19385 Or by going to: https://careers.choa.org. Navigate to "Career Areas", "Allied Health Jobs", Search for "Craniofacial Speech Fellowship - CFY". You can search for requisition #R-19385.
Please prepare the following application materials and compile them in a single document: resume, letters of recommendation, and a document explaining your interest in craniofacial disorders and your professional goals. Submit this using the online application. And email them directly to Katherine.dillon@choa.org
Please email katherine.dillon@choa.org with any additional questions
Tour our Craniofacial Center:
For additional information candidates can contact:
Katie Dillon, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lead Craniofacial Speech Language Pathologist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
5461 Meridian Mark Road NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30342
Katherine.Dillon@choa.org
404-785-3856
Jamila Leavell, Senior Clinical Recruiter
jamila.leavell@choa.org
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of pediatric theory and practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication of information
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in an interdisciplinary environment
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Travel to other Children's Healthcare of Atlanta locations is required based on patient census, program development, and/or contract obligations with physician practices

Job Responsibilities
Under supervision requirements established for the Clinical Fellow and Paid Clinical Experience:

• Evaluates patient speech, language, cognitive/communicative, and oral-pharyngeal status, meeting established standards.
• Provides effective and appropriate treatment so that functional outcomes are achieved.
• Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days),I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, ALL = all
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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