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This position is located in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID.
03/27/2025 to 04/03/2025
$73,939 - $115,213 per year
GS 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
No
CBSV-12709224-25-YG
834374000
Applicants will be referred in the following order Current Permanent VA Boise Health Care System Employees; Current Permanent VA Employees Nationwide.
Duties:
1. Operates with a high degree of independence using a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of speech-language pathology to a wide range of populations.
2. Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in voice disorders including alaryngeal and trach/ventilator-dependent patients to perform functions associated with contemporary speech-language pathology scope of practice.
3. Exercises independent clinical judgment and adapts clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions, needs, and expectations.
4. Documents in the medical record: evaluation, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status, and patient/family education.
5. Modifies treatment plan based on changes in medical condition. Performs this duty by reassessing the patient's status and comparing to the goals. Alters the treatment plan based on the reassessment by changing the frequency, duration, intensity, and/or mode of treatment.
6. Communicates verbally and in writing in accordance with VA and SLP performance standards. Performs this duty by documenting assessments, care, treatment and services provided, and progress toward goals. Documents accurate and timely notes in a format that meets professional, facility, and Joint Commission standards.
7. Participates in team, clinical, department, and program meetings. Performs this duty by attending meeting, reporting on the patient's status, and contributing to treatment planning. Performs this by reading (and responding as directed) to interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications. 8. Manages inquiries from other medical center staff regarding the evaluation and rehabilitative treatment of individuals with Speech-Language Pathology needs.
9. Participates in studies of patient access, clinic utilization, performance monitors. Works to improve these areas as directed. Performs this duty to ensure continuous improvement in patient care, utilization, and TJC readiness. Performs this duty by receiving feedback from supervisors and implementing recommended actions. Performs this duty by collecting data as directed by supervisors, being aware of performance within these performance monitors, and making changes in patient evaluation, treatment, and documentation as directed by supervisor. Performs this by participating in facility tracer activities and by complying with The Joint Commission standards in daily work.
10.Acts as a clinical instructor for SLP students. Performs this duty by serving as a Clinical Instructor, and by completing all intake and exit procedures as outlined by Education Service and the PM&RS Coordinator for Clinical Education. Uses a system of graduated responsibility in assigning duties to the student. Completes all requirements of the affiliating institution. Provides effective education and appropriate supervision to the student.
11.Furthers professional growth and development. Performs this duty by completing mandatory annual training, identifying knowledge deficits, seeking training to alleviate knowledge deficits, and participating in in-services and continuing education in order to maintain competency.
12.Complies with Standard Precautions and Infection Control principles in daily work.
Work Schedule: M to F, 7:30pm to 4:00pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS 0665
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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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.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/03/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12709224.
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