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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) consists of three inpatient facilities located at Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore, plus seven outpatient clinics in San Jose, Fremont, Capitola, Monterey, Stockton, Modesto, and Sonora. These facilities provide some of the world's finest medical care and cutting-edge technology.
VAPAHCS is a teaching hospital with an affiliation with the Stanford University School of Medicine which provides a rich academic environment including medical training for physicians in virtually all specialties and subspecialties. Our Health Care System operates over 800 beds, including three nursing homes and a 100-bedhomeless domiciliary - all to serve more than 67,000 enrolled Veterans.
You can learn more about VAPAHCS by visiting: http://www.paloalto.va.gov/about/
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.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
CURRENT VA AND/OR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SHOULD APPLY UNDER VK-18-WD-2018077-BU.
***NOTE: Declining to be interviews, failure to respond/accept interview attempts, or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.***
Learn more about this agency10/13/2017 to 11/24/2017
$86,663 - $112,665 per year
GS 12
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
VK-18-WD-2018079-BU
481669400
Work Schedule: 1st Shift 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
***RELOCATION INCENTIVE /RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE/MOVING EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.***
This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at Palo Alto VA Health Care System. Duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service. The Speech-Language Pathology plans, conducts, and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic assessments and evaluations and therapeutic and rehabilitative services for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The incumbent must demonstrate professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of Speech-Language Pathology to a wide range of populations.
The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Conducts, plans, and coordinates all clinical and administrative aspects of a full range of services associated with contemporary Speech-Language Pathology practice as well as independently performs diagnostic assessment and evaluation of cases that are referred to Speech-Language Pathology without limitation as to difficulty or complexity.
· Administration of a full range tests of speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognition including modal level and variation of vocal pitch and loudness; variability of the rate of vocal utterance; frequency and complexity of speech dysfluency, etc.
· Conducts interviews with the patients and appropriate family members and/or friends, selects, administers and interprets the diagnostic test necessary to detect and evaluate any type of speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, 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 members of the speech-language pathology service may cooperate in formulating diagnostic and clinical judgments; assesses patient condition from close observation and consultation with other members of the inter-disciplinary health care team.
· Serves as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases and is a recognized subject matter expert on matters related to speech, language voice, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Physical Requirements: This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. Incumbent will be climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, use dexterity of the hand and wrist and arm strength to perform dispensing of medication orders.
Basic Requirements:
· U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
· Education or Training. Master's degree or its equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. "Accredited" means a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and a Speech-Language Pathology academic program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION MATERIALS. CONFERRAL OF DEGREE(S) EARNED SHOULD BE PRESENT ON TRANSCRIPT(S). UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IS OK.)
· Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
· English Language Proficiency. Speech-Language Pathologist must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Licensure Requirement:
· Speech-Language Pathologist at the Full-Performance level (GS-12) are required to possess licensure. The incumbent must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. [NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSURE WITH THE APPLICATION PACKAGE AND/OR NOTE YOUR CURRENT LICENSURE NUMBER IN YOUR SUMBITTED DOCUMENTATION]
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-12 Speech Pathologist:
A) Experience: One (1) year of professional experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11) and possession of a full, current and unrestricted license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
AND
In addition to meeting A above and the requirements at the GS-11 level, the applicant must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
· Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies.
· Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently.
· Ability to conduct assessments, provide treatment interventions, and provide consultation to other health care professionals.
· Knowledge of instrumentation used in speech-language pathology.
· Knowledge of principles and techniques used in alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems, diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders.
· Knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trach/ventilator-dependent patients.
· Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology practice.
References: VA Handbook 5005/39, Part II, Appendix G30 Speech-Language Pathologist Qualification Standard, dated August 24, 2010, http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
Note: 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.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
REQUIRED Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document(s):
· Resume (Required for ALL applicants)
· License/Certification (copy of current valid state issued license/certification)
· Transcript(s) (copy of final degree transcript if using education to qualify)
· DD-214(if applying as a Veteran)
· Other Veterans Documents (if applicable e.g., VBA Letter)
· SF-15(if Veteran claiming 10% or more compensable disability)
In addition to the above documents, applicants may also submit the following documents as applicable:
· VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf) (Required if selected)
· Cover Letter(optional)
· OF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment(Required if selected)
· Non-Award SF-50(VA and other Federal Agency Employees)
Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
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Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 2018079.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, November 24, 2017 to receive consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/481669400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Vacancy Identification Number: 2018079