Find & Apply For Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Waimea, Hawaii

RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY

Screens, evaluates and treats patients who demonstrate disorders of speech, language, cognition, and/or swallowing. Participates as an integral member of the Home Health Team.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Seeing. Hearing. Speaking. Finger dexterity.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING

Infrequent:

N/A Occasional:

Lift waist to shoulder between 6-10 lbs. Carry between 6-10 lbs.

Frequent:

Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.

Constant:

N/A C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING

Infrequent:

N/A Occasional:

Kneel.

Climb:

Stairs/Ladder.

Frequent:

Stoop/Bend. Twist. Squat.

Reach:

shoulder level.

Reach:

above head. Gripping.

Constant:

Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. Occasional exposure to safety hazards, diseases, or contamination. Exposure to body fluids and wastes; hazards from electrical. Works with mechanical/power equipment; subjected to injury from moving parts of equipment. May perform emergency care. Subjected to many interruptions and variables throughout the day.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Eye protection, gown, mask, non-sterile or sterile medical gloves, booties and bonnet. Must have access to a motor vehicle.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.

EDUCATION

No diploma and/or degree requirement.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Current Hawaii State license as a Speech Language Pathologist. Current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification. Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations. Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record. Completion of a Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) or Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) course preferred. Current BLS certification.

C. EXPERIENCE

Prior Speech Language Pathologist experience preferred. Experience in home healthcare preferred. Prior FEES or MBS clinical experience preferred. Experience with adult swallowing, communication, and cognitive evaluation and treatment preferred.

Experience to demonstrate the following:

o Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to age of patients served. o Knowledge of state and federal guidelines/regulations. o Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. o Strong organization and planning skills: anticipate tasks/prioritize assignments; manage multiple projects, varying schedule and clinical load. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet Your Health.

Our Legacy Our Mission:

To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:

Compassion guides our actions Aloha inspires us in all that we do Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all Excellence is our quest