Queen's Health System
Speech/Language Pathologist - CareResource Hawaii (Full-Time, 40, Day)
Queen's Health System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
RESPONSIBILITIES
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 patient’s 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.
• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Valid U.S driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.
• Driver’s 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
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 patient’s 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.
• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Valid U.S driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.
• Driver’s 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