Service Chief - Audiology & Speech Pathology

Veterans Health Administration; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 127,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Service Chief for the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service within the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. The role leads clinical programs, directs staff, and shapes education and policy.

Monday–Friday schedule with potential for ad-hoc telework in a federal setting. Responsibilities include program oversight, educational training, and collaboration across hospital services to ensure high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Must meet federal qualification requirements for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Unified Audiology and Speech Pathology sections.
• Provide orientation/training for medical staff, students and trainees.
• Develop, organize and implement policies and procedures for A&SP programs.
• Plan, assess and evaluate programs to coordinate health care delivery.
• Direct responsibility for development and oversight of the service budget.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative oversight

Clinical supervision

Policy development

Educational program development

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Service Chief for the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service within the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. The role leads clinical programs, directs staff, and shapes education and policy.

Monday–Friday schedule with potential for ad-hoc telework in a federal setting. Responsibilities include program oversight, educational training, and collaboration across hospital services to ensure high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary coordination.