Speech-Language Pathologist II: Mentor & Clinical Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and therapy services under supervision in a Clinical setting. You will participate in mentoring, in-service trainings, and program development to improve patient care.

The ideal candidate has CA licensure, ASHA CCC, BLS, and at least two years of post-certification experience, with strong collaboration across disciplines and compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Speech Language Pathologist after attaining certificate of clinical competence.
• 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.
• 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 ASHA
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

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.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation and therapy services under supervision in a Clinical setting. You will participate in mentoring, in-service trainings, and program development to improve patient care.

The ideal candidate has CA licensure, ASHA CCC, BLS, and at least two years of post-certification experience, with strong collaboration across disciplines and compliance with federal, state and local requirements.