The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct occupational therapy evaluation and treatment, education, and consultation for inpatients and outpatients (regular work week) of all ages with a variety of conditions to improve the health and well-being of patients through the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
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.
This position has an education requirement. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
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If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
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Berlincia.Benally@ihs.gov · 505-786-6464
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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