REGIONAL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST III (Part time/Per Diem)

LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Speech Lang Therapy POSITION STATUS : 0.30 | Temporary SALARY RANGE : BU13 | SR20 SALARY RATE: Negotiable (Hourly) based on the FTE JOB DUTIES : This position is located within the Rehabilitation Services Unit, specifically in the Speech Language Therapy sub-unit at Kona Community Hospital. This position will provide Speech Language Therapy services for both Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.

This position is part-time/non-benefitted and is on as-needed basis. Major Duties: The Speech Pathologist III conducts evaluations and plans for and administers treatment programs pertaining to all varieties of speech language and swallowing disorders of the West Hawaii Region. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Development and implementation of written speech therapy plan of care and evaluates patient’s responses. On-going assessment of patient and compliance to Plan of Care. Administers a variety of speech-language and swallowing assessment instructions and interprets test results in conducting diagnostic evaluations.

Instructs on specific speech therapies. Provides advisory and consultative service to patients, other therapists, diagnostic team members, etc. Plans and organizes workload and is aware and flexible to acute needs of patient and department.

Communicates with physician and other staff members of the inter disciplinary team and community agencies involved in the program. Follows all applicable rules, policies, laws, regulations and accreditation requirements. Coordinates discharge follow-up with community agencies as needed.

Interacts with patient in order to reduce anxiety. Informs the patient what to expect and assures the continuity of care. Participates in Performance Improvement teams and projects as assigned.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants 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 experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicant must possess a master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in speech pathology or equivalent recognized by the State of Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 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.

Dysphagia experience is required. • SPEECH PATHOLOGY

• Professional experience which dealt with the detection, prevention or the application of remedies for the alleviation or treatment of speech-language disorders, or teaching speech pathology at the graduate level in an accredited university. LICENSE REQUIRED:
• PROFESSIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT: A valid license with the State of Hawaii as a Speech Language Pathologist at the time of appointment.
• DRIVER’S LICENSE: For some positions, possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Worker must be obtained within three (3) months of employment. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification is required. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of speech pathology; various kinds of speech-language disorders, their causes and treatment; anatomy, physiology, etiology and basic sciences of communications disorders; child growth and development, and the physical and emotional problems of handicapped children; community resources; current developments and trends in speech-language therapy.
• ABILITY TO: Effectively treat patients with speech-language disorders; administer and interpret a variety of tests designed to evaluate speech-language disorders; prepare reports; deal effectively with patients and other individuals and groups. All civil service job vacancies will be posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities.

If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes 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.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Administrative Review, subsequent appeals : If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee.

Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals.

The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board. CONTACT INFORMATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750.

For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.