Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech Pathology Service DutiesThis position is located in Speech Pathology Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System. The speech-language pathologist duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the service. Duties include but are not limited to: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.Performs independent assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred for Speech Pathology Services without limitation as to difficulty or complexity.Develops plans for a course of therapy to resolve or minimize speech/language/cognitive-related communication conditions that present serious problems to social contacts, educational development or employment opportunities.Develops plans for course of therapy to resolve or minimize dysphagia-related conditions to ensure patient can tolerate safest, least restrictive diet.Incorporates new clinical procedures enough to perform clinical services independently.Conducts assessments, provides treatment interventions, and provides consultation to other health care professionals.Exercises independent clinical judgment and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions, needs, and expectations.Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment.Documents in the medical record evaluates, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status, and patient/family education.Attends interdisciplinary team meetings; participates with other health care practitioners to address the global needs of the patient, advises on diagnosis and treatment.Assists in the orientation, training and supervision of medical staff, new staff, students, trainees, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals.Participates in developing guidelines and protocols, new patient programs, and evaluation of existing programs.May be requested to service on service-level committees or task forces or to represent to service/section on medical center, network, or national committees.Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pmTelework: May Be Authorized.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 402-F07640, 402-F07641Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredNotifications:This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.Selectee may be required to work at any VA Maine Healthcare System campus, as needed.May be required to attend conference at other facilities or other VA sites on occasion.The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC'sIncomplete applications will not be considered.