Senior Pediatric Speech Therapist - Leadership & Impact

Kaiser Permanente; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat adults and children with communication disorders, voice and swallowing issues, and neurological conditions. You will support community programs and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include guiding physicians on diagnostic results, supervising entry-level staff, and developing department policies while staying within regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California, with current licensure.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certification.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests; provides individualized treatment to adults and children for communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plan changes; trains junior therapists.
• Monitors contract therapists and treatment in non-Kaiser facilities; serves as consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Develops and maintains department policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to contain costs and improve services; assists with community programs.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

National Provider Identifier

Basic Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat adults and children with communication disorders, voice and swallowing issues, and neurological conditions. You will support community programs and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include guiding physicians on diagnostic results, supervising entry-level staff, and developing department policies while staying within regulatory requirements.