Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist Job in Gainesville, FL

Vacancy No. CBTC-12672938-25-SGP Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $124,531.00 to $161,889.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/19/2025 Close Date 2/26/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Gainesville, FL


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide the overall planning, development, evaluating, implementation, direction, and control of the Rehabilitation program areas including Speech Therapy, and Audiology, and all ancillary support services associated with those programs.



This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System employees and Current Permanent Veterans Health Administration Nationwide Employees

Duties

This employee can provide direct patient care. This assignment carries responsibility for independently providing Speech-Language Pathologist services to Veteran patients including evaluation and treatment offered Veterans according to the North Florida/South Georgia VHS mission, policies, Joint Commission standards, State Practice Act, and American Speech and Hearing Association guidelines.

Duties Include:

  • The incumbent coordinates the administrative and clinical work of the rehabilitation disciplines (Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology). The incumbent has major responsibility in the areas of program analysis, business management, quality management, research, and supervision.
  • Incumbent has a broad knowledge of establishing and developing rehabilitative programs in a variety of settings, such as PTSD, TBI, Polytrauma, Domiciliary, NHCU, Pulmonary, Women's Health, Neurological, and Geriatric programs as related to both in-patient, outpatient settings & telehealth settings.
  • The incumbent works closely with the PM&RS Service Chief and Chief of Staff to coordinate the functioning of PMRS. He/she also works closely with the Chief Medical Officers at the Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Villages Outpatient Clinics to assist with speech and audiology related needs.
  • The incumbent is responsible for developing, writing, revising, and carrying out Rehabilitation Service (speech, & audiology) program policies. The policies are developed to meet standards set by TJC, OIG and CMS, as well as to address the needs of the Veterans Health System and VISN. The incumbent is responsible for interpreting and implementing existing and new policies and procedures from various levels of the organization, which impact on the operation of rehabilitation services. The incumbent consults with the Managers to ensure that policies developed support the mission of the Division and the Health System.
  • In addition to these facilities, incumbent works collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officers of off station clinics in the provision of rehabilitation services at those locations, and ensure adherence to appropriate professional behavior, conduct and practice of PMRS staff in these settings; and to facilitate compliance with VHA and regulatory guidelines per the request of the Chief of PMRS.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative supervision for planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, controlling, and evaluating the overall administrative operations of the PM&RS programs. The incumbent participates in the analysis and interpretation of workload and other data used in resource planning.
  • Provides evaluation and treatment of referred veterans according to the North Florida/South Georgia VHS mission, policies, Joint Commission standards, State Practice Act, and American Speech and Hearing Association guidelines. Functions in an area of clinical expertise or as assigned by PM&R leadership or as needed by the Speech and Language Pathology Section.
  • Must have attained the highest professional training in the field of audiology and must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) issued by the American Speech-Language­ Hearing Association.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • 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).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).

English Language Proficiency. SLP candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Education and Experience-Transcripts Submitted

(1) A master's degree, or its equivalent, in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one year of creditable experience (see paragraph 2.g.).
or
(2) A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field, from an accredited college or university.

Licensure-Documentation Supplied. Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.

Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.

Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:

Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist, GS-14.

Experience. In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-13 level, completion of one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience requirements, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

(a) Skill to translate management goals and objectives into efficient service operations.
(b) Skill in providing clinical and administrative oversight of service operations within complex facilities and/or multiple sites.
(c) Skill in conflict resolution to facilitate positive working relationships between employees, team leaders and management.
(d) Ability to effectively collaborate with local, VISN and national leadership.

Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Service chiefs at this level are responsible for managing a unified audiology and speech-language pathology service or equivalent organizational unit in a large, complex or multi-site medical center. They ensure that services provided are of high quality and are consistent with contemporary and evidence-based clinical practice. In providing direction for a specialized and complex service-level department, Service chiefs formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the organization's long-term interest, capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. Service chiefs must demonstrate active problem and conflict resolution skills and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Service chiefs manage budgets, determine resource needs, allocate resources and ensure appropriate service productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. They perform supervisory duties such as preparing personnel actions, performance management; planning, scheduling and assigning work; managing leave; assessing competencies; appraising performance; and recommending clinical privileges or scope of practice. Service chiefs ensure orientation and training programs are established for staff development and oversee academic affiliations, internship and fellowship programs.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action



The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

  • Cover Letter
  • License
  • Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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 02/26/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12672938.

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  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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Agency contact information

Samantha Portuondo
Address
Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1601 Southwest Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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