Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is seeking applicants for a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP CFY) for an 18-month term position. This role is best suited for candidates with a strong interest in adult neurogenic communication disorders and in participating in research within an academic medical center. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This role includes 3 days per week of clinical work at Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) and 2 days per week of research work in the Vanderbilt University Speech Kinematics and Acoustic Laboratory (VUSKAL). PBPRI is the outpatient interdisciplinary neurological rehabilitation program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). In this environment, speech-language pathologists collaborate with occupational therapy and physical therapy to support community re-entry and vocational and/or academic transition for patients with a variety of neurological conditions. The clinical fellow will receive mentorship from a primary clinical fellowship mentor for at least 25% of clinical interactions and will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues across rehabilitation disciplines. The clinical fellow will work on an NIH-funded project focused on speech motor impairment profiles of adults with dysarthria. This research examines perceptual speech patterns and underlying speech motor impairments of the lips, tongue, and jaw in individuals with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, ALS, and multiple sclerosis.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Eligibility for ASHA Clinical Fellowship (CFY) and Tennessee licensure.
Graduate clinical experience with adult neurological populations such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, and dysarthria.
Demonstrated interest in adult neuro-rehabilitation.
Willingness to participate in both clinical and research responsibilities (2 days clinical / 3 days research).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Interest in an academic medical center environment.
Ability to commit to a full-time, 18-month term position.

Nice To Haves

RedCap
PRAAT
Matlab
Strong clinical training in neurogenic communication disorders, particularly dysarthria, aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorders.
Experience in outpatient rehabilitation and/or interdisciplinary care settings.
Demonstrated interest in motor speech disorders or adult neuro populations.
Prior research experience such as research assistant roles, thesis or capstone projects, data collection or analysis, or literature reviews/presentations.
Familiarity with tools such as Excel, RedCap, PRAAT, or Matlab.
Interest in research, academic careers, or evidence-based practice.
Strong initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, including: Traumatic brain injury, Stroke, Primary progressive aphasia, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Provide care for: Aphasia, Dysarthria, Cognitive-communication disorders.
Develop clinical skills through mentorship and supervised practice in an outpatient neuro-rehabilitation setting.
Recruit research participants through online outreach, foundations, and support groups.
Conduct phone screenings and schedule participants.
Perform data collection in the laboratory setting.
Reconcile payments for research participants.
Manage lab calendars and contact lists.
Onboard student research assistants.
Perform data analysis of kinematic, acoustic, and perceptual datasets.
Assist with literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and grant development.
Manage IRB-related documentation.