USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Staff Speech-Language Pathologist
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $121K/yr
1+ years expCarl T. Hayden VA Medical Center is seeking a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist to work in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. The role involves diagnosing and treating disorders of human communication and swallowing, developing treatment strategies, and providing culturally appropriate services to enhance communication performance.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Uses a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range 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
Identifies, defines, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats disorders of human communication and swallowing associated with, but not limited to, speech, language processing, swallowing, and feeding function, and cognitive aspects of communication
Uses instrumentation to observe, collect data, and measure parameters of communication and swallowing
Exercises limited clinical judgment and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions, needs, and expectations
Determines the appropriateness of rehabilitative and/or compensatory technologies (e.g., voice prostheses, augmentative and alternative communication [AAC] devices, electronic cognitive devices); documents medical justification; and, orients and trains patients and caregivers on their effective use
Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trach/ventilator-dependent patients to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology scope of practice
Provides services using telehealth diagnostic measures and treatment methodologies
Provides culturally appropriate services to modify or enhance communication performance (e.g., accent modification, transgendered voice, care and improvement of the professional voice, personal/professional communication effectiveness)
Follows applicable informed consent and HIPAA rules on privacy and protecting patient rights
The SLP meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions; communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner; provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures; responds to customer requests, inquiries, and complaints; and handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately
In the performance of official duties, the SLP has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data that must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. The SLP is responsible for 1) protecting the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and 2) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the access agreement which the incumbent signs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)
A master's 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
A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field, from an accredited college or university
Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia
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 (c)(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
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
In all cases, graduate SLP must actively pursue obtaining the required licensure from the date of their appointment
Management officials, in collaboration with HR Office staff, must immediately relieve employees of the duties and responsibilities associated with the occupation who fail to maintain the required certification, both current and in good standing
All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education and licensure
To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
Knowledge of principles and techniques in assessing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing
Knowledge of instrumentation and technologies for assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders
Ability to adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions, needs and goals
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
Skill in administering and interpreting instrumental swallowing evaluations
Ability to assess the effectiveness of clinical outcomes and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions
Preferred
Broad SLP experience and interest in diverse practice areas
Experience with dysphagia, voice, Augmentative Alternative Communication, or post-laryngectomy care
Benefits
37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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