Speech Language Pathologist

Hale Makua Health Services; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Ohana Pacific Health is seeking a Part-time Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement home-based rehabilitation programs in Hawaii. The role serves as case manager and may supervise Home Health Aides, while evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.

The position emphasizes patient education, caregiver involvement, and coordinated care across the team in a home health setting. 3 days per week with a $1,000 retention bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program
• Current TB screening (2-step)
• Valid Hawaii state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association
• Experience in Home Health preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and admit based on agency criteria.
• Identify factors for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments; administer diagnostics and plan treatment.
• Develop Home Health Aide care plans; delegate and supervise HHA duties; coordinate referrals.
• Provide patient care and treatments tailored to conditions, age, culture, and needs.
• Engage patients, families, and caregivers in education and treatment planning.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Join our team as a Part-time Speech Language Pathologist (3 days per week) with a $1,000 Retention Bonus!

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

• 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

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