Speech-Language Pathologist

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This position is located in the Speech Pathology Department at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: 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. OR A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field, from an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPT WITH CONFER DATE REQUIRED) Foreign Education. 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. 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: 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: 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 EXPERIENCE: 3 years clinical experience in a medical Speech Pathology program; Competency with FEES, Video Stroboscopy, and/or TEP management. 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: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking (0-2 hours), standing (0-2 hours), crawling (0-1 hour), kneeling (0-1 hour), repeated bending (0-1 hour), near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), and mental & emotional stability. Environmental factors include working outside & inside, working closely with others, and working alone.