Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Ohana Pacific Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement a progressive rehabilitation program for patients in their homes, following speech pathology principles and practices and each patient’s needs. The Speech Language Pathologist screens, diagnoses, treats, and provides professional consultation for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders. The role also serves as case manager for assigned patients and supervises home health aides when appropriate. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and admits patients according to agency criteria, identifies causes of impairments, conducts diagnostic testing, and determines the extent of impairment and prognosis. The role plans, coordinates, and delivers appropriate treatment; completes ongoing reassessments; and discharges patients when goals are met or they no longer meet regulatory criteria for home health. The position develops home health aide care plans, delegates duties, supervises aides, makes interdisciplinary referrals, and involves patients, families, and caregivers in treatment through education and training. Ohana Pacific Health describes itself as Hawaii’s largest locally owned post-acute healthcare company. Its organizational culture, called the “Ohana Experience,” is based on excellence and genuine care, and its vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology from a program accredited by the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association Educational Standards Board.
- Current medical/health screening, including two-step TB clearance.
- Valid State of Hawaii license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Current Basic Life Support CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a Home Health environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a progressive home-based rehabilitation program in accordance with speech pathology principles and practices and patient needs.
- Screen, diagnose, treat, and provide professional consultations for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Evaluate assigned patients and admit patients according to agency criteria.
- Determine causal factors for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
- Administer diagnostic testing to determine the type and extent of impairments and prognosis for improvement.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement treatment appropriate to each client’s needs.
- Perform ongoing patient reassessments.
- Discharge patients when goals are met or they no longer meet regulatory criteria for home health.
- Develop Home Health Aide care plans and delegate duties according to agency policy.
- Supervise Home Health Aides and provide input according to agency policy.
- Manage assigned patient cases.
- Consult appropriate community and internal resources and make interdisciplinary referrals.
- Perform patient care duties and treatments according to individual needs, including medical condition, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, cultural status, and developmental status.
- Involve patients, families, and caregivers in treatment planning by providing education and training as appropriate.
Benefits
- $1,000 retention bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) match
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Mission-driven Ohana and dedicated team culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
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Job Type
Full-time
