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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST III At Hilo Benioff Medical Center, a nationally-recognized "Top Performing" hospital, the Speech Pathologist level III is a valuable member of our team. This position independently provides diagnostic evaluations and/or direct services in speech-languange; coordinates services with physicians, nursing staff, social workers and other appropriate staff; performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, you must meet all 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's 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 is required. Licensure: Current Hawaii State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as a Speech Pathologist. Driver's License: Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii. Company Description As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka'u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka'u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit , or . Benefits 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year21 paid sick days (168 hours) per yearMedical, dental, vision, and prescription plans Employee Assistance Program Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE. "," Relocation Assistance is available for this position. Shift Details Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7. Equal Opportunity Employer The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed by HHSC's East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. Pre-Employment Health Requirements Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Hire Above the Minimum This position is being hired above the minimum step.