Speech Language Pathologist

• Performs a wide range of duties requiring advanced mastery knowledge of speech-language pathology evidence-based medicine and data collection. Responsibilities include providing evaluation and therapeutic interventions to a full range of individuals with needs concerned with but not limited to physical rehabilitation spinal injury/diseases with or without complications neurological injuries/impairments pediatric development post-operative care pain cognitive disorders and concomitant behavioral health and cognitive disorders.
• Utilizes evaluation techniques to determine patients current functional level using standardized/clinically accepted measurement and evaluation tools clinical observations patient/staff interviews and review of medical histories.
• Serves as a member of various integrated interdisciplinary/planning teams that plan direct coordinate and evaluate individual care plans for and progress of patients participating in the program.
• Prepares and recommends estimates of supplies and equipment needed on both long term and short term basis for the speech therapy program. Assists with monitoring inventory and assures maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Develops and manages programs to address high risk high volume problem prone diagnoses including (but not limited to) cleft palate Parkinsons disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Cerebral and fetal alcohol syndrome.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education: The mandatory education program described below must have been approved recognized or accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology(CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree: For speech pathologist positions a graduate or higher level graduate degree that included 18 semester hours in the field of speech pathology with approved clinical practice. For audiologist positions a graduate or higher level graduate degree that included 18 semester hours in the field of audiology with approved clinical practice. Applicants for positions with both speech pathologist and audiologist duties must have successfully completed all the requirements for a graduate or higher level degree with 18 semester hours in one of the fields with approved clinical practice and in addition must have either completed a minor in the other field or must have had at least 1 year of professional experience in the other field.
In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

Evaluation of Experience: Experience must have demonstrated breadth and level of knowledge of the principles and theories of speech pathology and/or audiology; skill in analyzing and interpreting test results in the evaluation of communicative disorders; ability to plan and conduct a program of therapy independently; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups in evaluating and resolving problems in hearing voice language or speech. Applicants for the speech pathologist/audiologist combined positions must have had sufficient professional experience in both speech pathology and audiology to demonstrate their competence to perform the duties involved. The following are examples of qualifying professional experience that may have been obtained in a hospital special treatment center for the disabled university or community clinic or industrial or educational institution:

• Investigating and studying the underlying causes precipitating factors symptomatic behavior and the emotional and practical effect upon the patient of a particular impaired speech pattern; resolving speech impairments; and counseling patients and/or families in the adjustment to the speech impairment (for speech pathologist positions).
• Assessing evaluating analyzing and treating communicative handicaps resulting from hearing impairments (for audiologist positions).
• Investigating methods to improve the clinical management of communicative disorders and to increase the basic scientific understanding of communicative processes and other factors causing their disruption.
• Providing instruction in the principles and bases of communication including clinical techniques and methods of assessment evaluation and treatment to audiologists speech pathologists and specialists in related fields (such as medical residents in otolaryngology).
• Teaching audiology or speech pathology at the graduate level.