Speech Pathologist / Clinical Fellowship Year

• Overview Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment?
• At Emory Johns Creek Hospital, we’re more than a healthcare provider — we’re a family of professionals committed to providing highest level of care and creating a supportive environment where new clinicians can grow and thrive.
• We believe in giving our Clinical Fellows not only the tools to succeed, but also the mentorship and encouragement to help you become the clinician you’ve always dreamed of being.
• Why choose our Clinical Fellowship program?
• Supportive Mentorship: You’ll be paired with a certified and passionate CF mentor who truly cares about your success.
• Meaningful Clinical Variety: Work in a dynamic acute care hospital setting that offers exposure to a wide range of diagnoses and therapy needs.
• You’ll gain hands-on experience treating patients with dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic disorders, aphasia, voice disorders, and those with tracheostomies—preparing you to work confidently across diverse care areas.
• Advanced Diagnostic training: Be trained and conduct instrumental swallow studies, including FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values interdisciplinary work, innovation, and continuous learning.
• You’ll be surrounded by experienced SLPs who are eager to guide and support you through every step of your CFY.
• Ongoing learning and career development: Offer structured opportunities for continued education, skill refinement, and specialty exposure to help you build the foundation for a fulfilling, long-term career as a medical Speech-Language pathologist.
• Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the acute care setting?
• Apply now and be part of our mission to improve lives through exceptional patient care and scholarly projects!
• Additional information can be found on our program website: https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/locations/hospitals/emory-johns-creek-hospital/slp-clinical-fellowship Description

Job Description

Training position which provides clinical experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with voice and swallowing disorders. Successful completion leads to qualification for licensure to operate as independent Speech Language Pathologist. Provides opportunities and benefits of academic research with Otolaryngology residents and Voice Center faculty. Under the supervision of licensed Speech Language Pathologist, performs and documents various tests to evaluate and monitor speech and swallowing patients in the clinical setting including baseline and specialized voice and laryngeal testing including flexible and rigid endoscopic laryngeal imaging; FEES and FEESST studies; modified barium swallow studies; acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessments; voice and swallowing evaluations and therapy; and Botox use for treatment of voice abnormalities. Communicates care plans, counsels and handles patient questions. Interprets and communicates results and patient care options to physicians and ensures patients clearly understand diagnosis and treatment plans. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development and enhancement of clinical skills. Maintains and enhances knowledge and technical skills by engaging in continuing education activities. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Interacts in a multidisciplinary voice clinic staffed by specialists in Laryngology, Speech Language Pathology, and the singing voice. Performs work as assigned in a state of the art voice laboratory under the mentorship of the Voice Center staff. Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, patients, and the general public.Performs other related duties as required.