Speech-Language Pathologist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties, but not limited to: Performs Diagnostic Tests The candidate is responsible for independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of inpatients and outpatients that are referred to for Speech Pathology Services without limitation as to difficulty or complexity. The candidate will be responsible for conducting interviews with patients and appropriate family members and/or friends; selects, administers and interprets the diagnostic test necessary to detect, evaluate and treat any type of speech, language, voice and/or swallowing disorders. Responsible for the adequacy of assessment and for the reporting of the findings to other professional workers with whom he/she/or other member of the speech pathology section may cooperate in formulating diagnostic and remedial judgments. Candidates will utilize all diagnostic and evaluative procedures common to speech pathology. In addition, he/she/shall stay abreast of all new developments in speech pathology by reading professional journals and by communicating with other professionals in his/her field. Assesses patient condition from close observation and consultation with other members of the patient treatment team. Develops Treatment Plans and Provides Therapy - Develops plans for a course of therapy to resolve or minimize speech-related and/or swallowing conditions Is responsible for the administration of tests of voice and speech including modal level and variation of vocal pitch and loudness; variability of the rate of vocal utterance; frequency and complexity of speech disfluency; consistency and adaptation of disfluency in sustained or repeated speaking and aural reading; phonetic analysis of speech designed to identify and evaluate patterns of misarticulation, such as distortions and omissions of sounds, as well as phonemic substitutions, including patterns of variation and speech sound articulation; and identification of phonetic and semantic factors related to this variation. Establishes and maintains an effective therapy relationship with the patient, family and caregivers. Adjust treatment plans to patient response and indicators of progress. Performs other related duties as assigned. Participates in all section-/service-level staff meetings as well as service-level educational programs. Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Nicholas.Camilletti@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. Education and Experience: (1) A master's degree, or its equivalent, in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or a directly related field from an accredited college or universit

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Salem VAMC Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) independently provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, consultation, and outcome measurement for Veterans with communication, cognitive, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. The S-LP applies advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practices to evaluate complex cases, develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and documents all clinical services in accordance with VHA policies and professional standards. The S-LP may participate in program development, quality improvement activities, staff education, and clinical training as