[Dysphagia] Job opportunity - northern California

[L.A.Ford at comcast.net (Lucinda Ford)]

Speech Pathology Vacancy at the California State Veterans Home:
Work with a large, multi-disciplinary team serving disabled veterans.  The California State Veterans Home is a multi-level, 1100 bed retirement community, situated on 550 beautiful acres in the Heart of the Wine Country.  Located in the town of Yountville (known for its spas, hot air balloons and world-renowned restaurants), it is just minutes from all of the major wineries and an easy drive to San Francisco, Tahoe, or the ocean.  On the grounds of the Veterans Home is a 9-hole golf course, the Napa Valley Museum and a 1200 seat state-of-the art theater (which is home to the Napa Valley Symphony).

We are looking for an energetic, licensed professional to join our 20-person rehab team.  New graduates are welcome and we can provide CFY supervision.  This is a full-time, CA State Civil Service position, which offers a full benefits package, including retirement, medical, dental, vision, sick/vacation leave, and 13 paid holidays a year.

The Speech Pathology Department offers services for cognitive linguistic impairments, speech/language, voice, alternative/augmentative communication, and dysphagia.  It is a great learning environment, with strong mentoring.

Title of vacancy is SPEECH PATHOLOGIST I. Applications can be obtained from the California State Personnel Board website at: 
www. spb.ca.gov and should be sent to: Nancy Kennedy, Chief of Rehabilitation Services---Veterans Home of California---Yountville, CA---94599.  Fax: 707 948-2584 . Phone: 707-944-4741.
E-mail address: Nancy.Kennedy@cdva.ca.gov.

Questions about the position should be directed to Lucinda Ford, Speech Pathologist II at Lucinda.Ford@cdva.ca.gov or 707-944-4787.