Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Ohana Pacific Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to develop and implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes, in accordance with speech pathology principles and practices and each patient's needs. The position screens, diagnoses, and treats patients with communication, cognition, and/or swallowing disorders, or provides professional consultations. The Speech Language Pathologist also serves as case manager and supervises home health aides when appropriate. The role evaluates and admits patients based on agency criteria; identifies causes and extent of impairments and prognosis; plans, coordinates, and provides treatment; conducts reassessments; and discharges patients when goals are achieved or they no longer meet home health regulatory criteria. The position develops home health aide care plans, delegates and supervises duties in accordance with agency policy, coordinates with community and internal resources, and makes interdisciplinary referrals. Care is tailored to patients' specific needs and circumstances, with patients, families, and caregivers involved through education and training. Ohana Pacific Health describes itself as Hawaii's largest locally owned post-acute healthcare company and says its organizational culture is based on excellence and genuine care. The company offers a $1,000 retention bonus and relocation assistance may be available.
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
- Develop and implement home-based rehabilitation programs in accordance with speech pathology principles and patients' needs.
- Screen, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognition, and/or swallowing disorders, or provide professional consultations.
- Evaluate assigned patients and admit them based on agency criteria.
- Determine causal factors for impairments; administer diagnostic testing to assess impairment type and extent and prognosis for improvement.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate treatment, perform ongoing reassessments, and discharge patients when goals are met or regulatory criteria for home health are no longer satisfied.
- Develop Home Health Aide care plans; delegate duties and supervise and provide input to aides according to agency policy.
- Manage assigned cases, consult appropriate community and internal resources, and make interdisciplinary referrals.
- Provide patient care and treatments tailored to specific 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.
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
