Speech Pathologist
Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Telework:
No Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required RELOCATION INCENTIVE/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE IS NOT AUTHORIZED. The incumbent is responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to Speech-Language Pathology without limitation as to difficulty or complexity. This includes selection and use of appropriate instrument evaluations (e.g. videofluroscopy, stroboscopy, FEES, nasometry, electroglottography, etc.) consistent with privileges, and evaluation of patients for augmentative communication systems (e.g., Tobii Dynavox systems, iPad tablet applications, etc.). The incumbent will be responsible to conduct interviews with the patients and appropriate family members and/or friends, selects, administers and interprets the diagnostic test necessary to detect and evaluate any type of speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to Speech-Language Pathology without limitation as to difficulty or complexity. This includes selection and use of appropriate instrument evaluations (e.g. videofluroscopy, stroboscopy, FEES, nasometry, electroglottography, etc.) consistent with privileges, and evaluation of patients for augmentative communication systems (e.g., Tobii Dynavox systems, iPad tablet applications, etc.). Responsible to conduct interviews with the patients and appropriate family members and/or friends, selects, administers and interprets the diagnostic test necessary to detect and evaluate any type of speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders. Responsible for the adequacy of assessment and for the reporting of the findings to other professional workers with whom he/she or other members of the speech-language pathology service may cooperate in formulating diagnostic and clinical judgments; assesses patient condition from close observation and consultation with other members of the inter-disciplinary health care team; and utilizing all diagnostic and evaluative procedures and techniques consistent with contemporary speech-language pathology practice. Responsible for planning, conducting, coordinating, and monitoring the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services to maximize and restore to the greatest extent possible physical and social functioning. This includes management of a variety of speaking valves. Develops an effective and comprehensive plan of care for swallowing disorders in collaboration with other health care practitioners; establishes and maintains an effective therapy relationship with the patient, family and caregivers; and adjusts treatment plan to patient response and indicators of progress. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement06/29/2020 Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
A master's degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. Accredited means a college or university recognized by a regional accreditation organization and a speech-language pathology academic program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Experience/Education. Completion of 1 year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possession of a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology. For positions engaged in research S-LP assignments involving no direct patient care, completion of a doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a related field is fully qualifying. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs identified for the assignment:
Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies; Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently; Ability to conduct assessments, provide treatment interventions, and provide consultation to other health care professionals; Knowledge of instrumentation used in speech-language pathology; Knowledge of principles and techniques used in alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems, diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders; Knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trach/ventilator-dependent patients; and Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology practice. References:
http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
Experience is only creditable if it is both of the following:
Work as a professional speech-language pathologist related to the position to be filled; and The work is at a level comparable to speech-language pathology experience at the next lower grade level. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. References:
http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday thru Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Telework:
No Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required RELOCATION INCENTIVE/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE IS NOT AUTHORIZED. The incumbent is responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to Speech-Language Pathology without limitation as to difficulty or complexity. This includes selection and use of appropriate instrument evaluations (e.g. videofluroscopy, stroboscopy, FEES, nasometry, electroglottography, etc.) consistent with privileges, and evaluation of patients for augmentative communication systems (e.g., Tobii Dynavox systems, iPad tablet applications, etc.). The incumbent will be responsible to conduct interviews with the patients and appropriate family members and/or friends, selects, administers and interprets the diagnostic test necessary to detect and evaluate any type of speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to Speech-Language Pathology without limitation as to difficulty or complexity. This includes selection and use of appropriate instrument evaluations (e.g. videofluroscopy, stroboscopy, FEES, nasometry, electroglottography, etc.) consistent with privileges, and evaluation of patients for augmentative communication systems (e.g., Tobii Dynavox systems, iPad tablet applications, etc.). Responsible to conduct interviews with the patients and appropriate family members and/or friends, selects, administers and interprets the diagnostic test necessary to detect and evaluate any type of speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders. Responsible for the adequacy of assessment and for the reporting of the findings to other professional workers with whom he/she or other members of the speech-language pathology service may cooperate in formulating diagnostic and clinical judgments; assesses patient condition from close observation and consultation with other members of the inter-disciplinary health care team; and utilizing all diagnostic and evaluative procedures and techniques consistent with contemporary speech-language pathology practice. Responsible for planning, conducting, coordinating, and monitoring the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services to maximize and restore to the greatest extent possible physical and social functioning. This includes management of a variety of speaking valves. Develops an effective and comprehensive plan of care for swallowing disorders in collaboration with other health care practitioners; establishes and maintains an effective therapy relationship with the patient, family and caregivers; and adjusts treatment plan to patient response and indicators of progress. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement06/29/2020 Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
A master's degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. Accredited means a college or university recognized by a regional accreditation organization and a speech-language pathology academic program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Experience/Education. Completion of 1 year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possession of a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology. For positions engaged in research S-LP assignments involving no direct patient care, completion of a doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a related field is fully qualifying. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs identified for the assignment:
Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies; Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently; Ability to conduct assessments, provide treatment interventions, and provide consultation to other health care professionals; Knowledge of instrumentation used in speech-language pathology; Knowledge of principles and techniques used in alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems, diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders; Knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trach/ventilator-dependent patients; and Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology practice. References:
http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
Experience is only creditable if it is both of the following:
Work as a professional speech-language pathologist related to the position to be filled; and The work is at a level comparable to speech-language pathology experience at the next lower grade level. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. References:
http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
- Department:
0665 Speech Pathology And Audiology - Salary Range:
$93,587 to $121,668 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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