Speech-Language Pathologist

Summary

The Tomah VA Medical Center is filling one vacancy for a Speech-Language Pathologist. Opening Date: March 23 - 2026 Closing Date: September 30 - 2026 Cut-Off Date: March 30 - 2026 This announcement will remain open until the closing date September 30 - 2026. The cut-off date is March 30 - 2026. The cut-off date will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial available vacancy.

Qualifications 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
• English Language Proficiency: SLP candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• Education and Experience: (1) 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.)
• OR (2) A 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
• Grade Determinations: GS-12 - Speech-Language Pathologist 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
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.

Duties

• Major duties include but not limited to: Clinical Evaluates via consultative referral - develops - and implements appropriate l therapy treatment to address assessment of swallowing capabilities - cognitive abilities/limitation - receptive/expressive language difficulties - and/or speech intelligibility challenges
• Administers and interprets recognized tests and measurements to determine baseline level of functioning and treatment applications which will enable patients to achieve valued functional outcomes
• Independently plans - coordinates - and carries out treatment program and reevaluates and adjusts treatment as appropriate
• Responsible for the management and organization of the treatment area and works independently in planning and carrying out a treatment program to meet complex treatment objectives
• Conducts and documents PMRS screening assessments in compliance with Joint Commission Standards making recommendations for treatment to meet a wide variety of complex rehabilitation needs and responds to requests/referrals for treatment
• Monitors patient's response to program - summarizes and analyzes patient's performance - and modifies program and goals when necessary to meet patient's needs as situations and performance changes in order to attain projected functional outcomes
• Regularly writes thorough - yet succinct progress notes per facility and professional standards in the computerized patient record system evaluating patient's response to treatment - analyzing treatment plans - progress - symptoms - attitudes - and reactions
• Consults with physician and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatments
• Education Attends in-service training programs - lectures - and staff meetings to remain familiar with current occupational therapy practices
• Provides orientation/training of medical staff specific to speech language pathology services
• Provides patient and family education
• Serves as consultant to other therapists and staff in specialty area to solve complex problems.
• Administration Adheres to established standards - policies - and procedures set forth by section - service - and medical center
• Participates in quality assurance review including chart reviews - peer reviews - patient care monitoring - and patient satisfaction surveys
• Maintains personal productivity and assists the section in maintaining/increasing effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its objectives
• Responsible for providing and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment according to the needs of the occupational therapy clinic program and patient treatment
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: GS12 02889F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized