Pediatric Inpatient Care
The UNC Health Rehabilitation Services Pediatric team offers 1 clinical fellowship position starting mid-July for 54 weeks.
Eligibility criteria:
- Clinical experience in Acute Pediatric SLP experience required, NICU experience preferred
- NC temporary license obtained prior to start date
- Resident of the US
Program:
- Sunday-Thursday schedule
- Clinical work in inpatient pediatrics which may include outpatient feeding therapy
- Hired through GME with full medical benefit package
- Didactic curriculum to support clinical learning including wellness and professional development
- Exposures: Feeding Team, Interdisciplinary Clinics, Outpatient Neurodevelopmental Therapy
Application process:
Applications open January 1st, 2026 through February 1st, 2026 5PM EST.
1. Complete this survey: https://forms.office.com/r/R21hLXFxW4ubmit
2. Submit the following to clinicaledreq@unchealth.unc.edu:
- Resume
- 1 page letter of intent
Label your documents as follow:
Resume: First and Last Name-Academic Program you are attending-Resume
Letter of intent: First and Last Name-Academic Program you are attending-Letter
3. Ask 1 Clinical Supervisor to complete this recommendation by the above deadline: https://forms.office.com/r/HKRW5F2kW8
We will invite strong candidates for an on-site interview on Tuesday February 24th, 2026.
For more information, please contact Kristel Maes, Therapy Services Educator at clinicaledreq@unchealth.unc.edu.
Meet our mentors
Kim Sellinger, MS, CCC-SLP
Undergraduate school: UNC-Greensboro
Graduate school: UNC Chapel Hill
Professional Interest: I am passionate about providing high-quality assessment and intervention with infants and children in the acute care and NICU settings. I love the fast pace, variety and problem solving required in the hospital. In addition to direct patient care, I am driven by supporting families and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
Why I serve as a mentor: Pediatric acute care experience and education can be difficult for new grads to obtain. I serve as a mentor to help develop the skills of new clinicians who are passionate about this setting.
Isabel Blanco, MS CCC-SLP
Undergraduate school: University of Colorado - Boulder
Graduate school: Rush University
Professional Interest: Neonatal feeding, medically complex peds, TBI
Why I serve as a mentor: To contribute to the growth of our profession and support the next generation of clinicians in being empowered by evidence-based practice.
Meet our fellow
Carly Hodges CF SLP
Undergraduate school: Appalachian State University
Graduate school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professional interest: Pediatric feeding disorder
Why I chose to do a fellowship at UNC: To work with the UNC feeding team who specialized in pediatric feeding disorder.
What I like about Chapel Hill: I was born and raised in Durham, NC. I love the variety of restaurants, music venues, and activities that are available within the triangle area. I also love how easy it is to access either the mountains or the beach for a weekend vacation.
