Speech Language Pathologist

Veterans Health Administration; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Atlanta seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations across speech, language, voice, AAC, fluency, cognition, and swallowing disorders. The role includes developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans and conducting swallow assessments with instrumental studies.

You will work in inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address complex patient needs.

Qualifications

• Conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of speech, language, voice, AAC, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on guidelines.
• Performs clinical swallow evaluations and instrumental swallowing studies.
• Conducts assessments and provides treatment interventions for patients across care settings.
• Documents evaluations, diagnoses, plans, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Collaborates with physicians and health care teams to address patient needs.

Skills

Diagnostic eval

Treatment planning

Telehealth

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Endoscopy

Videofluoroscopy

Stroboscopy

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Atlanta VA Health Care System, including an acute care hospital and community living center. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the service.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: a. Conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of speech, language, voice, AAC, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using standardized and non-standardized assessment tools. b. Develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. c. Performs clinical swallow evaluations and instrumental swallowing studies. d.

Incorporates new clinical procedures sufficient to perform clinical services independently. e. Conducts assessments, provides treatment interventions, and provides consultation to other health care professionals. f. Has knowledge of speech-language pathology instrumentation including: endoscopy, videofluroscopy, and stroboscopy. g. Consult with physicians and other health care practitioners related to diagnostic evaluation and treatment. h.

Documents in the medical record: evaluation, diagnosis and clinical opinion, treatment plans, outcomes of treatment, changes in function, and patient/family education according to hospital policy. i. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings; participates with other health care practitioners to address the global needs of the patient, advises on diagnosis and treatment. j.

Conducts assessments and treatment via multi modalities/locations including: inpatient hospital ward; outpatient services; and telehealth services. Work Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61909F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $94654 – $123052/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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