Fee Basis - Speech Language Pathologist

The speech-language pathologist at this level independently providing speech language pathology assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients via referrals received from appropriate healthcare providers. This includes using standard and non-standard methods for evaluating complex cases to identify problems and baseline levels of function, aligning examination findings with the patient's preferences for a meaningful plan of care.

Major duties include: The Fee Basis Speech Language Pathologist will use a wide range of knowledge and skills in applying theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of speech-language pathology to treat Veterans with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders to a wide range of populations. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the service. Major Responsibilities: The Fee Basis Speech Language Pathologist will be performing and/or responsible for the following functions: Complete clinical swallow evaluations Complete instrumental swallow studies as needed Plan and implement swallowing treatment interventions as needed Enter consult results and progress notes in the electronic medical record Notify provider of assessment results and recommendations Work Schedule: Fee Basis; One day per weekend, 2-3 weekends per month, discuss specifics during interview Rates: $85 per consult, re-evaluation, and treatment (cognitive rehab excluded unless treating for 1 hour) Salary cap: $20,000 per calendar year Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.