Pediatric Speech Therapist II — Clinical Mentor

Kaiser Permanente; Tracy (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy services under supervision, while contributing to staff development and clinical practice improvements. The role includes mentoring, conducting in-service trainings, and supporting orientation for new staff across Kaiser facilities.

The candidate will participate in performance improvement projects and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology curriculum with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree and certification in Speech Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) at hire.
• ASHA Certification (Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) or equivalent at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services under supervision of Director/Assistant Director or Clinical Supervisor.
• Lead department in-services and training sessions as requested by management.
• Serve as a clinical instructor and mentor staff.
• Participate in orientation, onboarding, and staff development activities.
• Provide consultation to staff and contribute to clinical competency discussions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and new clinical practice models.
• Monitor contract therapists and treatment approaches in Kaiser facilities.

Skills

Mentor

Clinical supervision

Staff training

Performance improvement

Education

SLP degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides speech therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Speech Therapists I job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation, and or regular in-service presentation).
• Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Provides consultation to staff.
• May act as a mentor for staff.
• May provide input into the clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process Improvement opportunities.
• May assist in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of SLP Assistants and Rehab Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of (2) years experience as a Speech Language Pathologist after attaining your certificate of clinical competence.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in Speech Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire
  

• Basic Life Support
  

• National Provider Identifier required at hire
  

• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required at hire from American Speech/Language and Hearing Association
  

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASHA certified mentor preferred