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.
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/.
alison.weatherill@va.gov · 7757867200
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $85 – $85.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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