About the Position: Providing diagnostic evaluations (and treatment in the most complex cases) for patients who are referred to the Pediatric Speech Pathology Clinic. Patients may also be evaluated for enrollment into the Exceptional Family Member Program. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Conduct a program of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders resulting from the full range of communication disorders. Review patient's history and examines, analyzes and evaluates patients to determine underlying cause, precipitating factors, and types of speech problems. Develops and prescribe speech therapy programs and goals and applies advanced procedures and techniques in correction of full range of speech and language deficiencies. Maintain coordination of the total program with other professional services such as Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Audiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Oral Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. Maintain appropriate records of patients under treatment and provides oral and written periodic progress reports to referring physicians. Provide inpatient pediatric speech pathology services when consulted. Select and administer appropriate diagnostic tests.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation with inquires to determine your suitability for Federal employment (NACI).
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. This position will be required to sign a statement consenting to annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
• This position requires a hepatitis vaccination.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• A pre-employment physical may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for Speech/Language Pathologist: Education: Successful completion of a graduate or higher-level degree that included 18 semester hours in the field of speech pathology with approved clinical practice. The education program must have been approved, recognized, or accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at the time the degree was obtained. License: This position requires a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Speech/Language Pathology in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes evaluating and treating speech and language disorders related to communication; complete administrative task; and providing education to patients or staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DDAAFN DHA CENTRAL NC MARKET DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk