Speech Pathologist III, Honoka' Hospital

Job Description

Join Honoka'a Hospital and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides diagnostic evaluations and direct speech-language and swallowing services to patients across acute and long-term care settings. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other members of the care team to develop individualized treatment plans and support positive patient outcomes across the adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Conduct speech-language and swallowing screenings, evaluations, and re-evaluations, including instrumental assessments such as Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies when indicated and ordered.
• Develop, implement, and continually assess individualized speech therapy plans of care, including measurable short- and long-term goals and appropriate treatment techniques.
• Monitor and document patient progress, treatment changes, and discharge information accurately and timely in accordance with departmental and hospital standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, treatment recommendations, and discharge planning.
• Provide age-specific and culturally responsive care while considering each patient’s individual needs and condition.
• Participate in departmental activities, quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, mandatory training, and development of policies and procedures related to Speech-Language Pathology services.

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology, as described in Chapter 468E of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
• Experience: Must meet all licensing requirements established by the Hawai‘i Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Licensure: Current Hawai‘i State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology license required.
• Driver’s License: Current Hawai‘i State driver’s license required.

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka’u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees.

Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually.

Honoka'a Hospital and Ka’u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)…