Speech/Language Pathologist - CareResource Hawaii (Full-Time, Day, 40)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective Date: 03/24

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and implements a progressive rehabilitation program for patients in their home in accordance with the principles and practices of speech pathology and the patients needs.

Serves as the case manager and supervises home health aides when appropriate.

Screens, diagnoses, and treats or provides professional consultations for patients who demonstrate disorders of communication, cognition, and/or swallowing.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

Constant: reaching above, at and below shoulders; repetitive arm/hand motion and frequent gripping of objects.

Frequent: standing, walking, stooping/bending, and twisting body, pushing/pulling maximum weight up to 50 pounds of force.

Occasional: lifting maximum weight up to 50 pounds and carrying usual weight of 20 pounds.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subjected to adverse environmental conditions like continuous exposure to blood borne pathogens.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Current Hawaii State license as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Valid U.S drivers license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.

Drivers abstract or evidence of good driving record.

Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology theory and practice to treat patients.

Knowledge and use of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and the public.

Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to operate various office equipment such as computers, calculator, copier facsimile, and shredder.

Skills in problem identification and resolution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet