Speech Language Pathologist

Ohana Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Retention Bonus!

Relocation Assistance may be available

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K match

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented Ohana culture

Job summary

Ohana Pacific Health in Hawaii seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement a home-based rehabilitation program for patients, screen and treat disorders of speech, language, cognition and swallowing, and serve as case manager.

The role includes supervising Home Health Aides, coordinating care, performing assessments, and discharging patients when goals are met. Benefits include a $1,000 retention bonus, relocation assistance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from ASHA-accredited program.
• Hawaii state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current CPR/AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• 2-step TB clearance and health screening on file.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a progressive home-based rehabilitation program.
• Screen, diagnose and treat communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
• Serve as case manager and supervise Home Health Aides when appropriate.
• Perform patient evaluations and determine factors contributing to impairments.
• Coordinate treatment plans and re-assess patients regularly.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist with a $1,000 Retention Bonus!

Relocation Assistance may be available

The Company:

We are Ohana Pacific Health.

We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.

Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company.

Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.

The Position:

• We're looking for a passionate Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement a progressive rehabilitation program for patients in their home in accordance with the principles and practices of speech pathology and the patient's needs.
• Serves as the case manager and supervises home health aides when appropriate.
• Screens, diagnoses, and treats or provides professional consultations for patients who demonstrate disorders of communication, cognition, and/or swallowing.
• Evaluates assigned patients.
• Admits patients based on agency criteria.
• Determines causal factors for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
• Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the type and extent of the patient's impairment and prognosis for improvement.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements the appropriate treatment according to client's needs.
• Performs ongoing re-assessments.
• Discharges patients when goals are met, or patient no longer meets the regulatory criteria for home health.
• Develops Home Health Aide (HHA) care plans.
• Delegates duties to HHA's based on agency policy.
• Supervises and provides input to HHA's per agency policy.
• Assumes responsibility for case management of assigned patients.
• Consults with appropriate community and internal resources and makes appropriate interdisciplinary referrals.
• Performs patient care duties and/or treatments based on specific needs, including medical condition, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural and/or developmental status.
• Actively involves patients, families, and caregivers in the treatment plan by providing education and training as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from American Speech/Language/Hearing Association Educational standards board accredited program
• Current medical/health screening including 2 step TB clearance
• Valid State of Hawaii license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current Basic Life Support CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification through the American Heart Association
• Previous experience in a Home Health environment preferred

The Benefits:

• $1,000 Retention Bonus!
• Relocation Assistance may be available
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K match
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture
• Competitive pay and benefits

Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Ohana Pacific Health participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more at: E-Verify Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Acquisitions team.