Speech Language Pathologist

Ohana Pacific Management Company; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Match

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Speech Language Pathologist in Wailuku, Hawaii, to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for patients. The role involves patient evaluations, treatment planning, and supervising home health aides. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a valid Hawaii license. Excellent benefits include PTO, tuition reimbursement, and competitive pay. Join us to positively impact lives in our community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program required.
• Current State of Hawaii license to practice needed.
• 2 step TB clearance and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient rehabilitation programs.
• Conduct evaluations and administer diagnostic testing.
• Supervise home health aides and ensure care plans are followed.
• Direct patient care and treatment based on detailed assessments.

Skills

Experience in Home Health

Patient care duties

Education and training provision

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

CPR certification

Job description

Transform Lives Through Communication – Apply as a Speech Language Pathologist in Hale Makua!

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

Interested? Apply Now at www.OhanaPacific.com/careers

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