Job Description

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Hilo Medical Center, Out Patient Speech Therapy | Hilo, Hawaii | Temporary without Benefits, 10% Full-Time Equivalent

SALARY: $46.00/hour ($38.55/hour + $7.45/hour shortage differential); BU:13, SR-20, Step M

JOB DUTIES: Independently provide diagnostic evaluations and/or direct services in speech-language; coordinates services with physicians, nursing staff, social workers and other appropriate staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be available to work shifts as necessary, based on hospital operations; services are provided 24/7.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education:Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in speech pathology. Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g. official transcript of diploma) should be submitted with the application to be given credit for education. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Hilo Medical Center reserves the right to request an official copy.

EXPERIENCE: Completion of all licensing requirements specified in the Rules of the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology of the State of Hawaii to practice as a Speech Pathologist.

CERTIFICATION: Current BLS certification is required within six months of employment.

LICENSURE: Current Hawaii State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as a Speech Pathologist.

DRIVER\xe2\x80\x99S LICENSE: Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii. Please submit a copy of your driver\'s license and traffic abstract with your application.

MEDICAL / PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC).

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation in accordance to our policy.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT: As part of our recruitment process for this position, we require candidates who do not currently work for our organization to take a series of pre-employment assessments after they have submitted their applications. Please look for an email confirmation containing instructions for the pre-assessment.

Hilo Medical Center