Speech-Language Pathologist (Special Clinical Program Responsibilities - PADRECC/MSCOE Neurorehab)

This position serves as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within neurorehabilitation, teach and mentor medical center staff, provide clinical practice guidance and training for other Speech Pathology staff locally and nationally, and demonstrate the ability to guide work of a multi-disciplinary team. Not all direct patient care clinical duties are related to the specialty area. As such, this individual will provide clinical services to address problems and disorders that impact the health and function of a wide range of diverse patients.

Functions Clinical: Use advanced skills and knowledge of Speech Language Pathology theories and techniques to examine and evaluate patients as appropriate for their age and diagnosis to determine current levels of functioning. Plan, conduct, coordinate, and monitor 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. Develop an effective and comprehensive plan of care for swallowing and communication disorders in collaboration with other health care practitioners; establish and maintain an effective therapy relationship with the patient, family, and caregivers; adjust treatment plans according to patient response and indicators of progress.

Serve as a professional role model to other Speech Pathology staff, students, and volunteers by providing efficient and quality patient care. Education: Have and maintain advanced training/certification and experience in neurorehabilitation. Continually increase knowledge and skills by attending seminars, workshops, lectures, and in-services, especially in neurorehabilitation.

Orient patients, medical residents, allied health professionals, community organizations, Speech Pathology Trainees, and volunteers to the purpose and function of Speech Pathology with any area of SLP service delivery. Education, Consultation, and Standardization: Develop and disseminate educational resources, provide expert consultation, and promote standardized practices across the VA system. Design and implement educational programs for Speech Language Pathology professionals across the VA system to promote consistency in care delivery.

Develop and disseminate standardized training materials and resources for use across facilities. Administrative: Communication is required by this position and the incumbent is expected to attend regular staff meetings and inter-disciplinary health care team meetings as appropriate; review policies and procedures and attend in-service trainings. Assist Speech Pathology leadership in ensuring proper supply inventory levels and equipment is available for patient treatment.

Ensure patient appointments made in the medical record are checked out and encounter information is completed for all patients in a timely manner. Track and turn in monthly statistics relating to patient visits and workload as requested by the Speech Pathology Program Leadership. Program Oversight and Management: Develop and provide recommendations to national programs and initiatives related to Speech Language Pathology services, ensuring alignment with VA strategic goals and policies.

Collaborate with VISN and local facility leadership to implement and monitor nationwide strategies for enhancing Speech Language Pathology care delivery. Consultation and Collaboration: Serve as a subject matter expert for Speech Language Pathology practices, offer guidance and expertise to clinical staff, administrators, and other stakeholders. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across various service lines and facilities.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Establish metrics and benchmarks for Speech Language Pathology services, stratified by VISN, rurality, and diagnosis (e.g., Parkinson's Disease vs. Multiple Sclerosis). Prepare and present reports on program performance, outcomes, and compliance with national standards.

Policy and Standardization: Participate in the development, review, and revision of Speech Language Pathology policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure alignment with evidence-based guidelines. Promote the adoption of standardized care pathways and clinical practices to ensure consistency in patient care across the VA system. National, Regional and Local Coordination: Act as a liaison between local facilities and National Program Offices to facilitate the implementation of national initiatives and policies.

Coordinate and support VISN-level initiatives to improve access to and quality of Speech Language Pathology services. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7:00am to 3:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. 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 form(s) 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, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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).

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: This position has a positive education or training requirement. An unofficial copy of college transcripts showing completion of the required degree or program is required and must include the name of the school, your name, date conferred or completed, and degree or certificate type.

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/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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A body of information applied directly to the performance of a function. Skill statements refer to the proficient manual, verbal or mental manipulation of data or things. Skills can be readily measured by a performance test where quantity and quality of performance are tested, usually within an established time limit.

Ability statements refer to the power to perform an observable activity at the present time. This means that abilities have been evidenced through activities or behaviors that are similar to those required on the job. Note that abilities are different from aptitudes.

Aptitude is only the potential for performing the activity. Although not required at the time of application, we highly recommend submitting a supplemental document with your written responses to the KSAs required at each grade level you wish to be considered. If you choose not to submit KSA responses, please ensure your resume includes details of your experience that fully demonstrate the required KSAs as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. 5 Tips for Writing a Federal Resume - FederalPay.org (https://www.federalpay.org/articles/5-tips-for-writing-a-federal-resume) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

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Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/22/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12979096. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: License Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

NOTE: If you are claiming Agency or Federal Employee Eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent (not more than 1 year old) Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (Not an award SF-50).

Your SF-50 must include: Position title, pay plan/series/grade Tenure code Position Occupied - type of appointment (Competitive or Excepted) Within Grade Increase, General Adjustments, or Promotion SF-50's are best, Award SF-50's do not include this pertinent information. Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.

Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License CV / Resume with no page limit Other (2) Other (3) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.