Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 26-week contract assignment in Hilo, Hawaii.

This position is ideal for a clinician with strong adult rehabilitation experience who is comfortable evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

A key requirement for this role is the ability to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies. Candidates should also have at least 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation hospital, or similar post-acute setting.

Key Responsibilities

·        Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.

·        Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

·        Provide speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy.

·        Independently perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies.

·        Interpret MBS findings and develop appropriate recommendations for diet, swallowing strategies, and treatment.

·        Complete bedside swallowing evaluations.

·        Assess aspiration risk and swallowing safety.

·        Recommend appropriate diet textures and liquid consistencies.

·        Provide dysphagia treatment and patient education.

·        Work with patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, surgery, trauma, or other medical conditions affecting communication and swallowing.

·        Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and safety strategies.

·        Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

·        Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and rehabilitation conferences.

·        Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Epic.

·        Track patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

·        Follow facility policies, infection-control standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Active or eligible Hawaii licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

·        Current BLS certification

·        Minimum 2 years of Speech-Language Pathology experience

·        Ability to independently complete Modified Barium Swallow studies

·        Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia

·        Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills

·        Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates may also have:

·        Skilled Nursing Facility experience

·        Rehabilitation hospital experience

·        Acute-care hospital experience

·        Adult inpatient rehabilitation experience

·        Neurological rehabilitation experience

·        Stroke rehabilitation experience

·        Experience treating medically complex patients

·        Epic documentation experience

·        Previous travel or contract therapy experience

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Modified Barium Swallow studies

·        Dysphagia evaluation

·        Swallowing therapy

·        Aspiration-risk assessment

·        Diet modification recommendations

·        Speech and language evaluation

·        Cognitive-communication therapy

·        Neurological rehabilitation

·        Patient and family education

·        Interdisciplinary care planning

·        Rehabilitation documentation

·        Epic EMR

·        Discharge planning

Schedule Requirements

·        5 days per week

·        Flexible day schedule

·        Approximately 36–40 hours per week

·        Schedule will likely include one weekend day

·        Exact schedule may vary based on patient census and department needs.

Candidates should be comfortable with schedule flexibility throughout the assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with strong dysphagia and MBS skills who can work independently in a hospital or rehabilitation environment.

You should be confident evaluating medically complex patients, making safe swallowing recommendations, communicating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing patient-centered rehabilitation services.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Speech-Language Pathologist

·        Speech Therapist

·        Acute Care SLP

·        Rehab SLP

·        Dysphagia Therapist

·        Inpatient Speech Therapist

·        Skilled Nursing SLP

·        Travel Speech-Language Pathologist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.