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.
