Supervisory Speech Pathologist

Summary This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service (ASPS) at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the service. The incumbent supervises the staff Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech Clinical Fellows at the Atlanta VAMC The incumbent will be responsible for additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Chief of ASPS, or designee. Duties FUNCTIONS/SCOPE OF DUTIES: The Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the hiring, training, supervision, administrative management, and technical direction of full rime Speech-Language Pathologists and associated clinical fellows at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and at other sites designated by the Chief of ASPS or designee. Supervisory responsibility for planning and scheduling work; assigning work to employees; evaluation of work quality and appraising performance to provide recommendations to the Chief of ASPS or designee. Responsible for evaluating the competencies of the staff Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure that the care provided is appropriate. Ensures proper coordination of efficient health care delivery between staff Speech-Language Pathologists. Responsible for development of training, competencies and hiring practices for staff Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure excellence in care delivery. Responsible for development, implementation, and management of Speech Pathology Telehealth services. Responsible for supervision and administrative management of other members of the ASPS service, including at other clinical care sites, in the absence of the Chief of ASPS or designee. Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services as well as serving as the first point of contact in the clinic for daily workflow issues. Responsibilities include distributing the workload among the Speech-Language Pathologists in accordance to work demands and areas of job specialization, assessing the quality and quantity of the work; making day-lo-day adjustments in the assignments based on available resources and in accordance with established priorities. Provides clinic information to the Chief of ASPS or designee. Confers with the Chief of ASPS, or designee on matters that fall outside of routine occurrences or on administrative/supervisory issues outside their designated scope of authority. Handles all supervisory responsibilities and documentation for designated staff and students. Alerts the Chief of ASPS, or designee, to anticipated situations that may adversely affect delivery of clinical services and obtains assistance on problems that may arise. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60586F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of employment 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 dentification 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. Qualifications 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. Education: A Master's degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. OR A Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required. ["Accredited" means a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).] Licensure: Incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Speech and Language Pathologists must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist, GS-13. Experience. In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-12 level, completion of one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience requirements, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Skill to translate contemporary and evidence-based speech pathology practice knowledge into clinical procedures. (b) Skill in effective conflict resolution. (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions. (d) Ability to provide clinical and administrative oversight and ensure that section activities are aligned with management goals and objectives. Preferred Experience: Speech Experience, Managerial Experience (1-2 years) Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in: Acute care/Hospital experience, including ICU care and tracheostomy/ventilator management. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies and have experience in the evaluation and treatment of motor speech, language, voice, and cognitive disorders. Experience with Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is highly desirable. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light lifting under 15 pounds, light carrying under 15 pounds, both hands required, hearing (aid permitted), emotional and mental stability, working closely with others, use of PPE/germicidal hand washing agents. Education 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/. Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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