This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center Albany, New York. This position is at the full performance level and plans, conducts, and coordinates all aspects of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders utilizing various service modalities, including face-to-face, virtual, individual sessions, group session, etc.
Duties include: Use a wide range of knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of speech-language pathology to a wide range of populations. Develop coherent treatment strategies. Incorporates new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently.
Conducts comprehensive assessments, provides treatment interventions with focus on evidence-based research, and provides consultation to other health care professionals. Has knowledge of speech-language pathology instrumentation. Skill in administering and interpreting instrumental swallowing evaluations. Ability to assess the effectiveness of clinical outcomes and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions.
Has knowledge of principles and techniques used in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders as well as a familiarity with head and neck cancers, behavioral health and Polytrauma factors unique to the Veteran population.
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. Exercises independent clinical judgment and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate age-specific and unique patient conditions, needs, and expectations.
Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Documents medical record evaluations, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in functional status, and patient/family education. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings; participates with other health care practitioners to address the global needs of the patient, advises on diagnosis and treatment.
Provides orientation/training of medical staff. Assists in orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the training and supervision of students, trainees, and fellows, providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals. Keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, and other evidence-based literature, and in-service programs. Provides patient and family education including informed consent.
Participates in developing guidelines and protocols, new patient programs, and evaluation of existing programs. Maintains patient records and other data required by the clinic, service, and medical center. Maintains, supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency. May be requested to service on service-level committees or task forces or to represent to service/section on medical center, network, or national committees.
Actively participates in local and national VA Speech Pathology meetings. May perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial. Other work-related duties as assigned by the Chief of Audiology, Speech & Low Vision or above. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 14667F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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mandy.lewis@va.gov · 3153141282
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $92334 – $120050/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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