Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

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.