Geriatric SLP: Dysphagia & Communication Specialist

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in East Hawaiʻi seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to improve residents’ communication, cognition, and swallowing safety. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and quality outcomes.

The role requires a Master's in SLP, Hawaii license, CCC-SLP, CFY completion, and BLS certification. Preference given to experience in skilled nursing and Medicare documentation in a clinical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Hawaii SLP license in good standing.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA.
• CFY completion and current BLS certification.
• Preferred experience in skilled nursing, geriatric rehabilitation, and Medicare documentation.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Evaluate and manage dysphagia with diet modifications and therapeutic exercises.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on plans and progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams on discharge planning and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Hawaii SLP license in good standing

CCC-SLP from ASHA

CFY completion and BLS certification

Job description

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in East Hawaiʻi seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to improve residents’ communication, cognition, and swallowing safety. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and quality outcomes.

The role requires a Master's in SLP, Hawaii license, CCC-SLP, CFY completion, and BLS certification. Preference given to experience in skilled nursing and Medicare documentation in a clinical