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Speech-Language Pathologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland, Ohio is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Veterans Health Administration. The main work is with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC), which requires skill in caring for home health patients. It is a permanent, part-time job of 24 hours, and it is not a virtual position.

1 vacancy in Cleveland, OH; the announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Assess speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive and swallowing disorders
  • Interview patients and their caretakers
  • Give and interpret diagnostic tests to find speech and swallowing disorders
  • Plan and monitor patient-centered treatment and rehabilitation services
  • Write a complete plan of care with other health care practitioners
  • Report assessment findings to other professional workers

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-12?

With experience: For the GS-12 level, you need one year of professional experience comparable to the GS-11 level, plus a full, current and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology. GS-11 needs no experience beyond the basic requirements.

With 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, plus one year of creditable experience. Or a doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university. Foreign degrees must be judged equivalent by a private organization that specializes in foreign credentials.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current and unrestricted speech-language pathology license in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing month and year for each job
  • Most recent SF-50 showing title, series and grade
  • Earlier SF-50 showing a higher grade, if you are applying based on that grade
  • Educational transcripts
  • Copy of your full, current and unrestricted license
  • DD-214 or statement of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this position

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect your rating or consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Show your full, current, unrestricted license on your resume and attach a copy, since it is a required document.
  • Submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM ET on 11/10/2026, and meet all qualifications within 30 days of the closing date.
  • Describe your experience clearly and specifically, with dates, because the VA will not make assumptions about your experience.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Not a virtual position.

Incentives and relocation: None. Relocation and recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Unlicensed applicants may be appointed as graduate SLPs and must actively pursue licensure

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$77,977 – $121,502 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Speech Pathology And Audiology (0665)
Announcement
CBSR-13103286-27-QR

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