Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Ohana Pacific Health is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes, following speech pathology principles and practices and addressing each patient’s needs. The position screens, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders, or provides professional consultations. The Speech Language Pathologist serves as case manager and supervises home health aides when appropriate. The role includes evaluating and admitting patients under agency criteria; determining the causes and extent of impairments and prognosis; planning, coordinating, and providing treatment; conducting reassessments; and discharging patients when goals are met or they no longer meet home-health regulatory criteria. The position also develops and oversees aide care plans, coordinates referrals and resources, provides individualized patient care, 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, with a vision to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii. Its organizational culture, the “Ohana Experience,” is based on excellence and genuine care.
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.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate assigned patients and admit them according to agency criteria.
- Determine causal factors for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments; administer diagnostic testing to assess impairment type and extent and prognosis for improvement.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement treatment based on client needs, perform ongoing reassessments, and discharge patients when goals are met or home-health regulatory criteria are no longer met.
- Develop Home Health Aide care plans, delegate duties according to agency policy, and supervise and provide input to aides.
- Manage assigned patient cases and consult appropriate community and internal resources, making interdisciplinary referrals as appropriate.
- Provide patient care and treatments based on individual needs, including medical condition, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, and developmental status.
- Involve patients, families, and caregivers in treatment plans through education and training as appropriate.
- Screen, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders, or provide professional consultations.
Benefits
- $1,000 retention bonus.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- Mission-driven Ohana and dedicated team culture.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
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Job Type
Part-time
