Pediatrics Speech Therapist II - Mentor & Clinical Leader

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy services under supervision within the department. The role includes contributing to staff education, acting as a clinical instructor, and mentoring colleagues while collaborating on program development.

Responsibilities include staff orientation, consultation, and involvement in performance improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality patient care across Kaiser facilities.

Qualifications

• Requires SLP licensure and eligibility for ASHA certificate
• Ability to supervise/ mentor staff and provide training
• Experience in clinical instruction and staff consultation

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services under supervision
• Conducts department in-services and training sessions
• Acts as clinical instructor and mentors staff
• Participates in performance improvement and care model development
• Monitors work of contract therapists and patient care quality

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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