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Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Apply Print Save
Summary
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Summary
This position is located in the Speech Pathology Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Eastern Colorado Health Care System ECHCS. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the Rocky Mountain Regional RMR medical center and CBOCs or clinics including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the service.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02262026 to 08262026 Salary 55 to - 85 fee basis Evaluation session 55 Inpatient treatment 55 Outpatient Treatment 55 Modified Barium Swallow 85 Standardized Aphasia or Cognitive Testing 85 Pay scale & grade GS 00 Location 3 vacancies in the following location Aurora CO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary Work schedule Intermittent Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0665 Speech Pathology And Audiology Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSU-12895913-26-TS Control number 859080900
Duties
Uses a wide range of knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of theories principles and methodologies in the practice of speech-language pathology to a wide range of populations. Develops coherent treatment strategies. Incorporates new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently. Conducts assessments provides treatment interventions and provides consultation to other health care professionals. Has knowledge of speech-language pathology instrumentation. Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in augmentative and alternative communication AAC systems diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders. Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trachventilator-dependent patients to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology scope of practice. Exercises independent clinical judgment and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions needs and expectations. Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Documents in the medical record evaluates diagnosis and clinical opinion treatment plans outcomes of treatment changes in functional status and patient-family education. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings participates with other health care practitioners to address the global needs of the patient advises on diagnosis and treatment. Provides orientation training of medical staff. Assists in orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the training and supervision of students trainees and fellows providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals. Keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs journals textbooks and other literature and in-service programs. Provides patient and family education including informed consent. Participates in developing guidelines and protocols new patient programs and evaluation of existing programs. Maintains patient records and other data required by the clinic service and medical center. Maintains supplies equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency. May be requested to service on service-level committees or task forces or to represent to servicesection on medical center network or national committees. May perform ancillary assignments including program management duties on an occasional basis where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial. Follows applicable informed consent HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights.
Requirements
Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.
Qualifications
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. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and Experience A masters degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology communication disorders or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one year of creditable experience see paragraph 2.g. ORA doctoral degree in speech-language pathology communication disorders and sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university. Licensure Individuals must hold a full current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state territory commonwealth or the District of Columbia. 1 Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for SLP licensure may be appointed to a temporary position as a graduate SLP under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 c2. 2 The requirement for licensure may be waived by the Under Secretary for Health or designee in VHA Central Office for individuals engaged in research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care duties in accordance with current activities. 3 An SLP who has or ever has had their speech-language pathology license revoked suspended denied restricted limited or issued placed on probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 3 section B paragraph 16 of this part. 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.
Grade Determinations
Speech-Language Pathologist GS-11 Education. None beyond the basic requirements. AND Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. In addition to the basic requirements the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: a. Knowledge of principles and techniques in assessing and treating disorders of speech language cognitive-communication and swallowing. b. Knowledge of instrumentation and technologies for assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders. c. Ability to adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions needs and goals. Speech-Language Pathologist GS-12 Experience. In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level completing one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possessing a full current and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology. AND Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. In addition to the experience requirements the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: a. Skill in applying principles and techniques of diagnosis and treatment associated with contemporary speech-language pathology following evidence-based practice for adult patients exhibiting the full range of speech to the full range of patient populations. b. Skill in administering and interpreting instrumental swallowing evaluations. c. Ability to assess the effectiveness of clinical outcomes and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions.
Preferred Experience
We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to provide inpatient and/or outpatient services up to 5 days per week to include Modified Barium Swallows Standardized Aphasia Testing and Treatment and/or Cognitive Testing and treatment.
Reference
For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements
Although the work is not physically demanding it requires attention to detail and intense concentration. The emotional needs of clients and their families may be demanding.
Education
Note Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here http://ope.ed.gov/acccreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit http://sites.ed.gov/internationalrecognitionofforeignqualifications.
Additional Information
Fee Basis Rate & Service Evaluation session 55 Inpatient treatment 55 Outpatient Treatment 55 Modified Barium Swallow 85 Standardized Aphasia or Cognitive Testing 85 During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Benefits
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