Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Language Therapy

Hawaii Pacific Health; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Pacific Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist at Wilcox Medical Center on Kaua'i. The role involves providing speech-language services and rehabilitative therapy to both inpatients and outpatients at hospital locations and contract sites.

Rotating 8-hour shifts, per diem, with a 0.475 FTE, and requiring a Hawai'i Speech Pathologist license, ASHA certification, and CPR certification. EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets.

Qualifications

• Current Hawai'i Speech Pathologist license.
• ASHA certification.
• Current American Heart Association Heart Saver - AED CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Deliver rehabilitative speech therapy and patient communication support.
• Contribute to care at Wilcox Medical Center and contract sites.

Skills

Speech-language license

ASHA certification

CPR/Heart Saver card

Job description

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua'i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua'i, it is a state-of-the‑art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island’s Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai'i. Wilcox is part of Hawai'i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai'i.

Rehabilitation Services provides physical and occupational therapy services to both inpatients and outpatients across the full continuum of care. Our trained experts specialize in a variety of innovative programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities and injuries, including conditions such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord disorders, orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, amputations, arthritis, Parkinson's disease and chronic pain.

As the Speech Language Pathologist, you have the opportunity to bring the gift of speech and rehabilitative speech therapy to patients suffering communicational challenges. Specifically, you will provide speech-language services and consolation for inpatients and outpatients as medical center locations and contract sites. We are looking for a compassionate individual who will provide excellent patient care and communication skills and is committed to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i’s people.

Location: Wilcox Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 34613

Pay Range: 49.72 - 55.24 USD per hour

Category: Rehab Services

Minimum Qualifications: Current Hawai'i Speech Pathologist license. Current American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certification. Current American Heart Association Heart Saver - AED CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year general speech language pathology experience.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.