SpeechLanguage Pathologist

• Provides comprehensive speech-language pathology services to pediatric and adult patients with complex communication swallowing feeding voice and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS) Clinical Bedside Swallowing Studies videofluoroscopy and other diagnostic and instrumental assessments.
• Evaluates and treats feeding disorders and recommends preventive remedial therapeutic or non-oral feeding approaches when clinically appropriate.
• Provides treatment for speech language voice resonance fluency swallowing feeding and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Fits and adjusts voice prostheses and other therapeutic devices including devices for post-surgical head and neck cancer patients.
• Develops and implements augmentative and alternative communication systems and technologies for patients with severe communication impairments or who are non-vocal.
• Counsels patients and family members regarding communication and swallowing disorders treatment needs and associated emotional and functional concerns.
• Develops implements monitors and evaluates the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program for Speech Pathology services.

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.

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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.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
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.

Individual Occupational Requirements
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.

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.