Speech-Language Pathologist-Clinical Specialist

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: US Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when you can’t recruit qualified citizens English Language Proficiency. Must be able to speak & write English 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 university and one year of creditable experience OR (2) A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field, from an accredited college or university. Licensure. Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia. Loss of Credential. Management officials, in collaboration with HR Office staff, must immediately relieve employees of the duties and responsibilities associated with the occupation who fail to maintain the required certification, both current and in good standing, which may result in separation from employment. An SLP who has, or has ever had, their SLP license revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part. 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. Grade Determination requirements: GS-13-Clinical Specialist Experience/Education. In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-12 level, completion of one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and completion of one or more of the following: Board certification such as BRS-S Disorders or BC-ANCDS; OR Completion of a residency or fellowship post-graduate degree; OR College credits (three or more courses) above the graduate degree in the areas relevant to the advance practice. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience requirements, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1) Advanced knowledge in a focused area of contemporary speech pathology practice for contemporary and evidence-based practice in differential diagnosis and treatment. 2) Skill in interpreting advanced specialized clinical management programs in focused areas of contemporary speech-language pathology practice. 3) Ability to provide consultation and continuing education in a specific SLP disorder area. Preferred Experience: Brain injury work experience, Inpatient Experience, CBIS certification, Experience with the following: on Interdisciplinary Teams, performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Program Development, Involvement with CARF accreditation. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-13. Physical Requirements: Requires frequent physical exertion such as: bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching and lifting moderately heavy items. Must be able to push a patient in a wheelchair and assist in transferring from wheelchair to exam chair. May be sitting for prolonged periods of time: sitting, using computer, keyboard & mouse. Must be able to take, pass & maintain Basic Life Support, BLS certification.
The Eastern Colorado Health Care System VA Hospital is located on the Fitzsimmons Campus in Aurora, Colorado and is currently recruiting for one GS 13 Speech-Language Pathologist.