Supervisory Speech Pathologist

Supervisory Speech Pathologist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $111442 - $144876 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service (ASPS) at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the service. The incumbent supervises the staff Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech Clinical Fellows at the Atlanta VAMC The incumbent will be responsible for additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Chief of ASPS, or designee.

Major Duties:

• FUNCTIONS/SCOPE OF DUTIES: The Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the hiring, training, supervision, administrative management, and technical direction of full rime Speech-Language Pathologists and associated clinical fellows at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and at other sites designated by the Chief of ASPS or designee. Supervisory responsibility for planning and scheduling work; assigning work to employees; evaluation of work quality and appraising performance to provide recommendations to the Chief of ASPS or designee. Responsible for evaluating the competencies of the staff Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure that the care provided is appropriate. Ensures proper coordination of efficient health care delivery between staff Speech-Language Pathologists. Responsible for development of training, competencies and hiring practices for staff Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure excellence in care delivery. Responsible for development, implementation, and management of Speech Pathology Telehealth services. Responsible for supervision and administrative management of other members of the ASPS service, including at other clinical care sites, in the absence of the Chief of ASPS or designee. Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical services as well as serving as the first point of contact in the clinic for daily workflow issues. Responsibilities include distributing the workload among the Speech-Language Pathologists in accordance to work demands and areas of job specialization, assessing the quality and quantity of the work; making day-lo-day adjustments in the assignments based on available resources and in accordance with established priorities. Provides clinic information to the Chief of ASPS or designee. Confers with the Chief of ASPS, or designee on matters that fall outside of routine occurrences or on administrative/supervisory issues outside their designated scope of authority. Handles all supervisory responsibilities and documentation for designated staff and students. Alerts the Chief of ASPS, or designee, to anticipated situations that may adversely affect delivery of clinical services and obtains assistance on problems that may arise. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60586F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: A Master's degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. OR A Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required. ["Accredited" means a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).] Licensure: Incumbent must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Speech and Language Pathologists must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Speech-Language Pathologist, GS-13. Experience. In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-12 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 contemporary and evidence-based speech pathology practice knowledge into clinical procedures. (b) Skill in effective conflict resolution. (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions. (d) Ability to provide clinical and administrative oversight and ensure that section activities are aligned with management goals and objectives. Preferred Experience: Speech Experience, Managerial Experience (1-2 years) Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in: Acute care/Hospital experience, including ICU care and tracheostomy/ventilator management. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies and have experience in the evaluation and treatment of motor speech, language, voice, and cognitive disorders. Experience with Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is highly desirable. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light lifting under 15 pounds, light carrying under 15 pounds, both hands required, hearing (aid permitted), emotional and mental stability, working closely with others, use of PPE/germicidal hand washing agents.

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 12/26/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12845508. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-26